Now that a new year is underway, it’s time to start considering the options for your preschooler in the upcoming school year. Studies have shown that children who participate in some form of preschool programming experience social, emotional, physical and educational...
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All Stars Montessori would like to introduce … Ms. Ellen!
All Stars Montessori would like to introduce you to Ms. Ellen, one of the Toddler Teachers in the Earth Room. Ms. Ellen joined the All Stars...
Autism Spectrum Disorder – Seeing Beyond the Diagnosis
April is World Autism Month and you have probably been seeing a lot of information about Autism awareness. When it comes to Autism Spectrum...
A Week in the Life of the All Stars Montessori School-Agers!
It was recently Spring Break for our local school district, and we thought it would be a great time to hang out with the School Agers and get a...
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All Stars Montessori would like to introduce … Maria Montessori
In honor of Montessori Education Week we thought we'd introduce you to the woman behind the method. Maria Montessori was an Italian physician that lived at the turn of the 20th century. She graduated from the University of Rome and became the first female physician in...
Art is about the process, not just the product!
Children love to create! They love to be able to use their imagination to express themselves in their own unique way. Parents and teachers know that doing arts and crafts will keep most children busy. Even children with a short attention span will engage in an...
What makes an activity “Montessori”? (Infographic)
Montessori activities are more than just "toys". They are activities specially designed to engage children individually and allow them to learn at their own pace. As children work on different skills that build on one another, they are able to develop concentration,...
Introduction to the Reggio Inspired Classroom
There is a variety of early childhood educational choices with different philosophies and methods available when you are looking for child care or preschool for your child. Some programs have a religious curriculum; others are centered around language immersion;...
Communicate with your baby using sign language
Even though young babies are not able to communicate verbally, they begin very early on to communicate using body language. Using sign language with your baby is a great way to help them be able to communicate with you before they are even ready to talk. ...
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Bike Safety – The Rules of the Road
Summer is here and in neighborhoods everywhere children will be out riding their bikes. As motorists, we need to be extra vigilant in keeping our eyes open for kids on bikes. And as parents, we need to teach our little riders all about bike safety. It is never too...
All Stars Families Share Their Favorite Recipes — Holiday Favorites
Although we are not a food blog... we thought it would be fun to share some favorite recipes from our All Stars Montessori families once in a while. After all, we all have young kids and busy schedules - so we might get inspired to try new things if we know...
Setting Limits to Minimize Holiday Stress
It’s that time of year, again – the holiday season! The most wonderful time of the year can quickly become the most stressful time of the year as we try to balance holiday parties, shopping for gifts, planning dinners, coordinating schedules, and so on. If we’re not...
Burning Off Energy When You’re Stuck in the House
The snow and cold have arrived and finding ways to let your child release their pent-up energy so they will fall asleep at night is getting harder to do. Of course, getting them outside for some fresh air is still important, but admittedly, we usually spend more time...
Family Fun During the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to get out and explore your community. There are many fun activities and events going on that your whole family will love. From visits to see Santa Claus to craft events and from theaters to shopping, you're bound to find something fun to...
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Farmer’s Market Fun
If you are the parent of a picky eater, you’ve probably tried your share of tricks to get them to eat their fruits and vegetables. From pleading and bargaining for them to take just one bite, to carefully disguising healthy foods in your child’s favorite dishes....
All Stars Montessori would like to introduce … Ms. Hannah
Some All Stars Montessori families may remember Ms. Hannah from years ago when she was in high school and worked in the afternoons as a Teacher’s Aide. After going on to do some nannying and tutoring after high school, Ms. Hannah returned to All Stars in January 2018....
10 Dental Health Tips – Infographic
In honor of Dental Health Month -- remember to take care of your teeth!
A Day in the Life of the Nature Preschool Classroom
What have the preschoolers in the Nature Classroom at All Stars Montessori been up to lately? We thought we’d give you a glimpse into a typical day so that you could see how busy they have been. The preschool classes start their day with group time where they talk...
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
As we kick-off the month of February, Kindergarten enrollment is underway! If your child will be 5 years old before September 1st, you have probably already visited the school they will be attending and have started the registration process. And even if your child...