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Bringing the Prepared Environment Home

By Braden Pemberton Director of Admissions & Special Projects The basic tenants of a Montessori classroom posit that a space should be beautiful, accessible, organized, and limited. These framing ideas remove barriers to children while they pursue activities that...

Independence in the Primary Child: Let’s Let Them Walk

By Amy Williams, MA, DTR, RMT For many of our younger students, walking independently is a new skill.  It is necessary to practice as much as possible in order to refine balance and grace. Children are developing muscles, building self-confidence, developing...