Why Montessori Matters From Toddler to Children’s House to Elementary and Beyond
A Guidepost parent tells us why Montessori has been the best educational path for her son
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Essay by Melissa McElhill
An Introduction to Montessori Math: Place Value as Soulcraft
Essay by Jenna Wawrzyniec
Content Specialist
Why is Montessori So Focused on Independence?
Essay by Jenna Wawrzyniec
Content Specialist
Montessori Kindergarten vs. Traditional Kindergarten
Essay by Kelli Harran
Director of Program Support
Motivation and Your Elementary Child
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Extracurriculars and Events: The Importance of School Community at Guidepost
Guidepost is committed to cultivating safe and supportive school communities where families can connect with their child’s learning, and where children are encouraged to fully pursue their interests. In this guide, we share our approach to extracurriculars and events.
New Research Shows Correlation Between Montessori Education and Wellbeing
The study shows people who attended Montessori school as children had higher levels of happiness as adults
Montessori Panel to Host New Children’s House Webinar
Choosing a preschool program for your child can be overwhelming. For many, it may be your child’s first-ever school experience, which is a huge leap for both you and your child! You are not just looking for a program, you are looking for a partnership to ensure your child is supported socially, emotionally, and academically.
Montessori Kindergarten vs. Traditional Kindergarten
The Montessori Children’s House is a foundational program that combines preschoolers and kindergartners in a multi-age space — but staying all three years is often underestimated! Learn why the kindergarten year is so vital for a Montessori child, and how it differs from conventional kindergarten.
Mindfulness for Kids: The Zen Garden
Here's a quick parenting idea on supporting mindfulness at home through use of a Japanese Zen Garden.
Can a Montessori Home Environment Be Colorful?
Montessori at home doesn't restrict color; it reminds us not to restrict natural beauty.
How to Manage Holiday Triggers and Toxic Relationships
While increased stress over the holidays is common, there are things we can do to protect our emotional needs — and our children’s. Guidepost rallied some expertise from Dr. Brandy Schumann, who specializes in the psychological, social, and emotional wellbeing of young children, adolescents, and families.
Guidepost Montessori Holiday Gift Guide
With the holiday season in full swing, we wanted to share some of our favorite Montessori-inspired toys and non-toy alternatives.
Why Guidepost Stood Out for This Parent
Why one Guidepost parent made the decision to move her daughters back to Guidepost Montessori
What Does It Mean to Be Educated?
Guidepost's VP of Pedagogy Matt Bateman wrote an article for the Chalkboard Review, explaining Maria Montessori’s take on the practical, vocational value of education
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Our Montessori Philosophy
The Montessori approach to human development is based on the belief in the potential of the child, and on the belief that it is only the child who can realize this potential. To grow up well is to grow up to be increasingly independent—to be increasingly capable, increasingly confident, increasingly secure.
Giving children the keys to life
Guidepost Montessori enables children to understand the world and choose their place within it.
With over 80 campuses across the US and Asia, and at-home and virtual learning programs serving more than 7,000 families worldwide, Guidepost is the world’s largest Montessori network.
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