Thanksgiving in a Montessori Household Here at Sugar Mill Montessori, Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays. It is one of the only holidays that doesn’t revolve around gift-giving and commercialism. In fact, it can even be a teaching opportunity for your child. Rooted in gratitude...
There is a common misconception that children in Montessori classrooms are free to do as they want. It is true that children have the freedom to choose work that interests them, however, there are limits. So, what exactly is freedom within limits? Providing children with the opportunity...
True Montessori classrooms have multi-age groupings in the classrooms. Infants- 0-18 months Toddlers- 18 months-3 years Early Childhood- 3-6 years There are many benefits to the mixed age range in the classrooms. Consistency Typically, the child is with the same teacher all three years. We know young children...
In 1994, our first family-owned and operated school, Sugar Mill Montessori, opened its doors, along with the hearts of its staff, to the Sugar Land community. For twenty years our SMMS “family” has flourished. Due to our dedicated teachers partnering with loving parents, we share...