Montessori Learning & Development

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Fun Lunar New Year Activities for Preschoolers With Meaningful Crafts and Learning

When a preschooler’s eyes light up over bright colors, music, and storytelling, you know learning is happening in the most joyful way. Cultural celebrations give children a window into the wider world while still feeling playful and familiar. That is exactly why many families look for lunar new year activities for preschoolers that blend fun

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A preschool child placing coins into toy savings containers, including a piggy bank, wagon shaped bank, and a small paper bucket during a hands-on money activity.

Why Is Financial Literacy for Preschoolers Important for Early Development?

Many parents notice their preschooler pretending to shop, count coins, or talk about buying things long before formal math begins. These playful moments reveal something important. Young children are already trying to understand how the world works, including how money connects to choices and outcomes. When adults guide these early interests thoughtfully, everyday play becomes

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Why Are Sensory Activities for Preschoolers Essential for Early Development

As parents, we often notice how young children learn best when they can touch, smell, listen, and explore the world around them. A preschooler does not learn by sitting still for long periods. They learn by doing, by asking questions, and by using their senses to make sense of everyday experiences. When learning feels playful

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What Are the Best Ways to Build Language and Literacy Skills for Preschoolers?

Many parents wonder how to help their preschooler communicate more confidently, express ideas clearly, and develop early reading skills. It often starts with the small moments at home or in the classroom, like chatting during snack time or listening to a bedtime story. These everyday experiences build language and literacy skills for preschoolers long before

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Preschool children in a Montessori circle learning about the First Thanksgiving with a teacher, a globe, and figurines.

Thanksgiving History for Preschoolers: A Simple and Fun Way to Teach the First Thanksgiving

Teaching Thanksgiving history for preschoolers can feel a little tricky for many parents and teachers. We want to honor the story, keep it truthful, and still make it gentle and understandable for young minds. At this age, children learn best through simple storytelling, hands-on exploration, and warm conversations about kindness and gratitude. When the story

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Teacher guiding preschoolers in sorting healthy vs unhealthy foods with hands-on activities.

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Food Sorting Activities for Preschoolers

Children are naturally curious about the world around them, and food is no exception. From the moment they start noticing what’s on their plate, they begin forming ideas about what they like and what they don’t. As parents and educators, we know that these early impressions matter. That’s why healthy vs unhealthy food activities are

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