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A 4-year-old child tracing a Montessori sandpaper letter 'a' with their fingers, learning writing through tactile sensory inputs before reading. 3-5 Years
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Writing Before Reading: The Montessori Path to Literacy

In traditional education, we teach children to read first, then write. Montessori flips this script. Discover why "encoding" (writing) is...

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A 4-year-old child sitting calmly in a cozy Montessori Peace Corner with pillows and books, practicing emotional regulation instead of a time-out. Emotional Regulation
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The Peace Corner: Tools for Emotional Regulation

Big feelings are scary for little people. Instead of sending a crying child away to a "Time-Out," Montessori suggests inviting...

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A 4-year-old child standing in a Hicooo Learning Tower, happily offering a plate of fruit to a parent, illustrating a Montessori Grace and Courtesy lesson. 3-5 Years
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Grace and Courtesy: Social Skills Without Forced Apologies

We've all been there: A child pushes another, and the parent immediately demands, "Say you're sorry!" But does this teach...

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