When parents first hear about Montessori, it can sound hippie dippy or mysterious. Is it just a fancy word for kids running wild with expensive wooden toys? Is it some kind of math monastery where ...
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Why Every Family Needs a Motto (And How to Create Yours)
Back when I would say goodbye before John got on the bus in his early elementary years, I realized I needed something more to set the tone for his day. He was going through a phase of, “Why do I have ...
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A neutral preschool in Jarrell: Why “woke” isn’t allowed at Jarrell Montessori
We had a parent tour this past week with pointed questions about how we handled things. She said that her four-year-old was currently at a local daycare with two caregivers who she thought were doing ...
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Signs You’re a Good Parent
If you’ve ever collapsed on the couch after bedtime thinking, “Am I even doing this right?” — congratulations, you’re probably a great parent. =) The fact that you care enough to question yourself ...
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What books should you have in your child’s bedroom?
The school year has begun! It’s a good time to consider what you need to do NOW in order to help your child succeed in academics later and reading is top at the top of the list. Having your child at ...
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How Kids Learn Math at a Montessori School
In my former Montessori-school-owner life, I was a math teacher. I taught 7th and 8th grades but mostly Algebra and LOVED changing the minds of my students from intimidated to confident. The key to ...
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How Kids Learn to Read at a Montessori School
Here at Jarrell Montessori, we are asked in virtually every tour how we teach reading. It’s actually based on phonics, which makes it sound basic, yet the process is anything but. It’s a multi-layered ...
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“No!” Top 7 things you can do when your child says no
I remember vividly when John learned the word "no." It was the kick off to a 2 1/2 year odyssey of epic proportions that didn't deviate from his newfound independence until he turned ...
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Ready, Set, Go Potty! Making the Leap from Diapers to Toilet (and how Jarrell Montessori supports your potty training at home)
Let’s talk about potty training. At our Montessori preschool, we see a lot of exciting milestones—first friendships, first time writing their name, and yes, that triumphant moment when a child proudly ...
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