by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
As adults, we often crave variety, excitement, and spontaneity — but for young children, there is great comfort and security in consistency and routine. At Rockridge Montessori, one of the ways we foster emotional security, independence, and concentration is by...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
One of the most distinctive and often surprising features of Montessori education is the mixed-age classroom. Unlike traditional schools, where children are grouped strictly by age or grade, Montessori classrooms bring together children across a three-year age...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
One of the most fascinating and vital concepts in Montessori education is the understanding of how children learn in their early years — specifically, through what Dr. Maria Montessori termed the Absorbent Mind and Sensitive Periods. If you’ve ever watched your child...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
Montessori doesn’t stop at the classroom door. In fact, the Montessori approach thrives when it extends into the home. At Rockridge Montessori, we encourage families to create environments at home that reflect the same principles of respect, order, independence, and...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
Why is Independence So Important in Early Childhood? Children are innately driven to learn how to function in the world. The more they can do for themselves, the more capable, confident, and motivated they become. Dr. Maria Montessori observed that true education is...
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