Many toddler and preschool teachers are trained to identify specific behavioral signs in our youngest students who may have difficulty expressing themselves. Whether these behaviors are based on nature or nurture, identifying a child’s behavioral needs is being determined well before the child reaches elementary school.

It’s that time again when the too-fast days of summer dwindle and parents and teachers look forward to a new school year. Here are Back To School Tips to help prepare your children as they transition back to class.

Countdown to Class—Five to Seven Days Before Return

Returning to your family’s school routine starts the week before the big day: 

Give Your Child Dedicated Moments During Your Day To Build Love and Stability

Building on the Montessori Method

How many times have you seen today’s moms multitasking?

Did you know that six million children in America have food allergies?

What about your child? Are you and your school ready for the unexpected?

Eight common allergens are responsible for 90% of all food allergy reactions in children. These products include: milk; eggs; peanuts; soy; wheat; tree nuts; fish and shellfish.

As a parent and a teacher, I believe that sometimes we need to pause and look at our actions and our boundaries when it comes to parenting and disciplining our children.

I am happy to say that some of the other teachers and I attended a workshop that was offered by LMS recently on "Positive Discipline." It was very informative to us all! I’d like to forward a few notes to all of you on this topic.

 "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." – Benjamin Franklin

Practicing the Montessori lifestyle at home is something that can be rewarding for you and your child. Many of the things we do in class can easily be implemented at home.

The weather has been beautiful and we have been spending extra time out in the sunshine.  I was watching one of our new little ones examine a flower in Mrs. Stone's garden. He was starting so intently that he was completely unaware of all the "hubbub" going on around him.  It was a beautiful moment, not only because I have never seen this child sit still for so long, but I knew I was witnessing a powerful moment of concentration.

Do Unattended Children Become Independent or Victims of the Pediatric Patrol?

Free-range parenting is the concept of raising children in the spirit of encouragement to function independently and with minimal parental supervision. Based on the child’s development, geographic surroundings, and subsequent potential risks, free-range parenting has both backers and detractors. Here’s how one private school looks at the issue:

Memorization Works For State Educational Testing Standards But Does Little to Help Children Absorb, Assimilate, and Master Language and Math

Teach Kids How to Think, Not What to Think
 

How can parents be more effective, get our kids to listen and respectfully connect?