If youâve ever collapsed on the couch after bedtime thinking, âAm I even doing this right?â â congratulations, youâre probably a great parent. =) The fact that you care enough to question yourself ...
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Welcome to our blog!
Between Ms. Lauraâs extensive administrative and classroom experience and my 16 years of running two Montessori schools, weâve seen many things evolve. Yet, one thing remains constant: children displaying the same kinds of developmentally appropriate (and sometimes not-so-appropriate) behaviors. Parents often seek advice on how to encourage positive behaviors, reduce challenging ones, or even whether they need to intervene at all. (Potty training woes? Trouble getting your child to sleep? Weâve got you covered.)
From time to time, I will also share personal stories about my son, John, or stories Ms. Laura has shared with me about her two children, Henry and Natalie.
We hope that the insights we share as moms and seasoned Montessori educators will support you on your parenting journeyâor at least give you a reason to smile. đ
Thanks for stopping by,
Shannon
What books should you have in your child’s bedroom?
The school year has begun! Itâs 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. Itâs actually based on phonics, which makes it sound basic, yet the process is anything but. Itâs 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)
Letâs talk about potty training. At our Montessori preschool, we see a lot of exciting milestonesâfirst friendships, first time writing their name, and yes, that triumphant moment when a child proudly ...
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Is your child an Orchid, Tulip or Dandelion? And what does that mean for you as a parent?
Imagine a world where everywhere you go, speed metal music is blaring in every store, at work, even in your car. How much harder would your day be having to filter that out? To not feel affected by ...
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10 Tips to Help Your Child Fall Asleep (and Stay Asleep All Night)
Ah, sleep. It can be elusivewhen youâre a parent. First you don't get sleep because they can't sleep longer when they are itty bitty and then they don't want to sleep for fear of missing out on ...
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How we teach independence in a Montessori setting
From the beginning, I wanted my own child, John, to be independent. I was always looking to the next stage and how best to get him there: potty training at two and a half years old, putting sippy cups ...
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