Independence begins early in Montessori education.  It begins with saying goodbye to mom or dad as a toddler and using the toilet.  Letting go is never easy for parents, even when they know becoming independent is part of the growth of a child.  As the child grows and develops into an independent person he is […]

Parents are often looking for ideas or things to do with their children during the winter break.  Here we have tried to compile a list of activities that are convenient, fun, inexpensive, and support what we do in class. Keep in mind that all these activities are open ended and do not have a specific criteria […]

Maria Montessori said, “education is the best weapon for peace.”  It is so profound that she wrote these words over a hundred years ago: “The world’s people are disorganized, and each individual thinks only of his own immediate well-being.”  How true those words are today.  It is our vision at Village Montessori to build community […]