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Montessori Education Week

Each year, the last week of February is recognized as Montessori Education Week, a time to celebrate the unique achievements of an education inspired by Maria Montessori. Our dedication to the Montessori philosophy focuses strongly on the prepared environment, respect for each child, independence and individualized learning, the sensitive periods…
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The Importance of Independence

Evergreen Academy Montessori infant, toddler, and preschool programs emphasize helping children become independent far more than traditional education approaches.  Why is that?   Toddlers are naturally eager to learn how to accomplish new things.  “Do it myself” might well be the motto for the toddler years! Enabling a toddler to…
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Baby is crying, crawling on a cream and blue rug

Taking the Anxiety out of Starting Preschool

Starting preschool or transitioning to a new environment is exciting but often brings anxiety. Many parents worry about how their child will handle this significant change, asking questions like, “Will he cry when I drop him off?” “Will he be okay when I leave him?” “Will he be so upset that…
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The Value of Unstructured Time: Encouraging Creativity Beyond Screen Time

For busy parents, screens can conveniently keep children occupied, providing a much-needed break. At Evergreen Academy Montessori, we recognize that parents also need downtime to rejuvenate and manage their tasks. However, our primary focus remains on what is best for the child, which often involves finding a balance that meets…
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Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy Announces American Montessori Society Affiliation and MACTE Accreditation

If you recently joined us for our Virtual Parenting Talk on Supporting Montessori At Home, you likely heard us discuss our association with Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy. Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy (EMTA) was founded in 2022 by Spring Education Group to provide quality Montessori Early Childhood teacher education. While the…
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