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July 13, 2026
A simple at-home Montessori science experiment for the summer four seedlings, a notebook, one week, and the beginning of a genuinely scientific mind.
July 6, 2026
The science behind why play real, silly, unstructured play with a parent is one of the most powerful things you can do for your child's development. And why it's easier than you think. CTA: Schedule a Tour solmontessoriacademy.org/schedule-tour
Child stacking pink blocks on a table in a bright room
June 29, 2026
Discover how Montessori-inspired art activities nurture creativity, confidence, and self-expression through process-focused exploration.
Child seated at a table, opening a small packet over a plate with snacks and a cup nearby.
June 22, 2026
Discover how Montessori self-care activities build independence, confidence, and capability through everyday summer routines.
Children gathered around a raised garden bed, looking at plants outdoors in sunlight
June 15, 2026
Explore Montessori biology this summer through hands-on discovery, nature observation, and meaningful curiosity about plants and animals.
Two children in a classroom hold a large green costume or fabric sheet
June 8, 2026
Discover how Montessori nurtures intrinsic motivation by replacing rewards and punishment with curiosity, confidence, and self-discipline.
The Globe That Opens the World: How Montessori Geography Ignites Imagination
June 1, 2026
Montessori geography materials help children explore the world through hands-on learning, imagination, and real-world discovery.
How the prepared environment helps children find their way back to themselves.
May 25, 2026
When children struggle, Montessori asks: what's in the way? Explore how the prepared environment helps children find their way back to themselves.
Discover why Montessori teaches cursive first — and how neuroscience is confirming what Dr. Montesso
May 18, 2026
Discover why Montessori teaches cursive first — and how neuroscience is confirming what Dr. Montessori observed about children's hands and brains.
Montessori guide with students.
May 11, 2026
See how Montessori timelines make abstract time tangible for children, building historical thinking, imagination, and inner order through hands-on work.
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