Learning Guides for Caregivers
We're here for you! These are quick reads for every parent to support in-home learning through play.
Learning Guide 4 - 5: Our Bodies
By Olynda Smith, AMS Certified Montessori Primary teacher  As your child begins their transition out of early childhood you may notice that a new version of them begins to...
Learning Guide 4 - 5: Teachable Moment
By Olynda Smith, AMS Certified Montessori Primary teacher Curiosity is one of the many precious gifts that children bring into our lives. When your child was younger curiosity led to...
Learning Guide 4 - 5: Skillful Praise
By Olynda Smith, AMS Certified Montessori Primary teacher Skillful praise Praise can be tricky. On one hand, having your own cheerleading section feels good! On the other hand, when we...
Learning Guide 4 - 5: Practical Life
By Olynda Smith, AMS Certified Montessori Primary teacher Pretend play Pretend or imaginative play has not traditionally been a part of the Montessori 3-6 year old curriculum. And yet, if...
Learning Guide 4 - 5: I Don't Know
By Olynda Smith, AMS Certified Montessori Primary teacher So many questions! A child’s curiosity is what drives their deep love of learning. Four year olds are champion question askers.Their minds...