Mildenhall Montessori Schools
35 High Park Gardens M6R 1S8 Toronto, ON, Canada

Routines and independence go hand in hand. It may seem counterintuitive, but here are 6 ways they do so. https://selfsufficientkids.com/kids-routines-encourage-ind/

Looking for more ideas to build resiliency at home? Check out this great article with 9 simple phrases you can use. https://www.mother.ly//montessori-phrases-to-teach-resilie

Connecting with your teen can be a challenge at times. Browse through this extensive list of questions and try asking a few over dinner sometime. You may spark up a conversation! https://selfsufficientkids.com/questions-to-ask-kids/

As our children transition into adolescents, do we really still need to prepare the environment specially for them at home? Well, yes (sort of)... https://harbormontessori.org/montessori-in-your-home-part-/

One mother, upon enjoying the spring and the birds in her backyard, created this set of cards. Print them out for fun with identification at home! http://tiredneedsleep.blogspot.com//birds-picture-cards-an

Want to Montessorify your child’s bedroom? Take a look at these realistic - yet beautiful - inspiration shots. https://www.howwemontessori.com//real-montessori-bedrooms-

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Bullying, unfortunately, is still an issue for children. We know that children displaying bullying behaviours do so for a reason, but what can kids on the receiving end do? All children should feel safe at school, and one step might be empowering them to be their own advocates for change. https://www.childandfamilyblog.com//bullying-elementary-s/

Friday morning blooper reel.

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Do you love data? If taking a look at the raw facts is fascinating to you, you may be interested to see the results of a longitudinal study on outcomes in Montessori settings. https://amiusa.s3.amazonaws.com//14100/amiusa-outcomes.pdf

Some of you have chosen to stay home this year, and we know it can be tough balancing work and parenting. One Montessori mom shares her schedule to make the day work well for everyone. http://www.thekavanaughreport.com//working-from-home-with-

This is such a great observation and reframe of a commonly heard and said phrase: you get what you get and you don’t get upset.

Montessori education provides a critical alternative option for families and children. Learn more about why you may want to choose Montessori for your child. https://amshq.org//Why-Choose-Monte/Benefits-of-Montessori

New to Montessori? This glossary of terms may be helpful! https://www.blog.montessoriforeveryone.com/montessori-basic

Parenting teenagers: it can be an enjoyable, lovely experience! One Montessori mom shares her experience. https://www.themontessorinotebook.com/montessori-at-home-w/

A suggestion for a few minutes today. Have a lovely weekend.

The Four Planes of Development are a cornerstone of the Montessori approach. Learn more about how child development drives our work in education. https://amiusa.org/families/childs-development/

We are hiring! We still need the perfect classroom assistant to join us at The Mildenhall School. Thanks for spreading the word.

Children change over time, but the need for practical life skills remain. We can shift our approach along with our children. http://www.thekavanaughreport.com//role-of-practical-life-

The power struggle: all parents know it well. We internally battle with what to do in the moment. This article doesn’t give any concrete answers, but it is pretty validating. And it’s exactly what we needed to read today. https://www.childoftheredwoods.com//dont-let-power-struggl

Montessori work can be done at home, too! Simple practical life activities, such learning to pour oneself a drink, are a great place to start. https://www.dailymontessori.com//food-activ/pouring-drink/

We know they won’t stay little forever. Here are 35 activities to treasure the time while they still are. https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/activities-to-treasure-/

Cultivating positive relationships between siblings is so important, as those bonds can support children throughout their lives. Helping toddlers adjust to a new baby is an experience many families must navigate. Here are some helpful tips. http://www.thekavanaughreport.com//adjusting-to-new-baby-t

Building resilience is the name of the game, especially now. Take these simple steps from researchers at Harvard to help push through the challenges. https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-fam/stick-with-it

Searching for children’s books about Maria Montessori? Search no more! https://www.howwemontessori.com//childrens-books-about-mar

Little by little, it changes people. Montessori is not just for children. Adults can benefit too! https://www.childoftheredwoods.com//montessorinotjustforch

Friendship is important for everyone. Here’s a list of 11 young adult books for teens that highlight the relationships that are so important to us at that age. https://www.readbrightly.com/books-on-friendship-for-teens/

Our children have grown up in a post-9/11 world, but they may not know much about this somber moment in our neighbour nation's history. Here’s a guide on how to talk to your children about the event, broken down into age-appropriate suggestions. https://www.today.com//how-talk-kids-about-september-11-ag

They are seriously smiling under those masks . Welcome Back Mildenhall!!

Mindfulness: it’s not just for adults, and it doesn’t just mean meditation. Here are some tips to begin a family practice. https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-for-kids/

We all know we can’t expect perfect behavior from our children all the time. As it turns out, for some children, a desire to meet impossible standards can be very detrimental. Here are some tips to build emotional resilience. http://www.developingcapablechildren.com//When%20Good%20Be