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Child with crossed arms and an upset expression, showing big emotions during a challenging moment.
January 19, 2026
A Montessori approach to understanding disrespect: why children use strong words, how adults can stay calm, and ways to protect connection over conflict.
Girl in pink shirt setting a table with plates and napkins.
January 12, 2026
Discover how a Montessori prepared environment—at school or home—supports independence, peace, and purposeful activity through thoughtful design.
Boy playing with wooden number tiles on a rug, an adult sits nearby.
January 5, 2026
See how Montessori math builds true understanding through hands-on materials, nurturing every child’s natural mathematical mind from concrete to abstract.
Woman and child seated at a table, stringing beads. The woman holds string, the child focuses.
December 29, 2025
Turn moments of interruption into opportunities for connection. Learn Montessori-inspired ways to help children feel secure, patient, and respected.
Two children baking at a table. One pours ingredients into a bowl while the other watches.
December 22, 2025
Find calm and connection this holiday season with Montessori-inspired tips for balancing routines, flexibility, and joyful family traditions.
Montessori child reading a book in cozy space, building focus, imagination, and love of stories.
December 8, 2025
Nurture a lifelong love of reading with Montessori-inspired tips that balance screen time, model good habits, and make books part of everyday life.
Child using Montessori Flat Bead Frame to explore large-number multiplication through hands-on math.
December 1, 2025
Discover how the Flat Bead Frame transforms big-number math into a hands-on journey toward abstraction and true mathematical understanding.
Montessori parent and child painting together, sharing connection, and quality time through play
November 24, 2025
Discover how just 10 minutes of “Special Time” can transform your child’s behavior and strengthen connection through love, presence, and play.
Montessori children playing together outside, learning empathy, cooperation, and friendship skills.
November 17, 2025
Help your child navigate friendships and social challenges with Montessori’s compassionate approach to empathy, problem-solving, and confidence.
November 12, 2025
We’re delighted to share that Primary Guide Ms. Greta was featured in the October AMI/USA Newsletter (pages 7–11)! Her article beautifully captures the Montessori principles we see in action every day at WSMS—honoring the child’s independence, curiosity, and joyful engagement with learning. You can read the full feature here: AMI/USA October Newsletter. Curious to see how this works in a classroom? Schedule a tour at West Suburban Montessori School here in Oak Park, IL!