Why Independence Is So Important In Early Childhood

by | 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...

Montessori 101 – What you ought to know

by | Sep 14, 2025 | Blog

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

by | Sep 14, 2023 | Blog

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

by | Jan 19, 2020 | Blog

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...