Montessori 101 – What you ought to know

Montessori 101: What Every Parent Should Know as We Begin the Year Dear Rockridge Parents, Welcome — or welcome back — to another exciting year at Rockridge Montessori School! Whether you are just beginning your journey with us or returning with a child who’s...

What the Evidence Says About Montessori Education

New research compares Montessori and traditional schools. This is a summary of a recent meta-analysis research study Posted on September 13, 2023, by Psychology Today. KEY POINTS A new analysis compares Montessori and traditional education. The data show that a...

Reflections on becoming a Montessori parent

When our son and daughter began in Montessori at age 18 months and 3 and a half, we were just looking for a really good place for them to be while my husband and I were at work. After a series of disappointing in-home caregivers and “preschools,” we were nervous but...

If A Dog Was Your Teacher

If a dog was your teacher You would learn critical life skills like these: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.Never pass up the opportunity to go for a ride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. When...