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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Welcome to our blog!
Between Ms. Laura’s extensive administrative and classroom experience and my 16 years of running two Montessori schools, we’ve 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? We’ve 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 journey—or at least give you a reason to smile. 😉
Thanks for stopping by,
Shannon
“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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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 you’re 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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How to bring the Montessori Philosophy home
Usually families who discover our school have never heard of Montessori before, but once they've had a taste of how well their child does in a Montessori environment...the independence, the ...
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How to encourage independent dressing at home!
You may have seen a quote from time to time in your classroom's Weekly Update by Maria Montessori, "Never help a child with a task at which he can succeed." We have this quote in our tour folder, too. ...
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Why dropping off your child before 8AM is SO important to their success!
After 16 years in business, I've watched parents drop off their child probably thousands of times, observing them on and off the rest of the day through the observation window as I walk around the ...
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