Dearcroft Montessori Blog
What Montessori Doesn’t Teach Your Child — And Why That’s a Good Thing
When parents begin exploring education options, one question often comes up:“What exactly does Montessori teach?”But perhaps an even more important question is:“What doesn’t Montessori teach?”At first, that might sound concerning. Shouldn’t a school aim to teach...
Supporting Learning at Home Over the Holidays
As we enter the holiday break, we encourage families to enjoy this special time together—resting, celebrating, and reconnecting. Time spent with loved ones is deeply valuable and supports children’s emotional well-being and sense of security. Learning does not pause...
What Matters More Than Grades in Helping Kids Thrive?
What Matters More Than Grades in Helping Kids Thrive? Parenting has never been more challenging. In today’s fast-paced world, our children are growing up in the midst of an epidemic of anxiety—one that is quietly eroding their resilience and independence. As much as...
My Child Is Still Crying at Drop-Off — What Should I Do?
My Child Is Still Crying at Drop-Off — What Should I Do? Starting school is an exciting milestone, but it can also be an emotional adjustment — for both children and parents. It’s not uncommon for children to cry at drop-off, especially during the first weeks of...
Preparing for the First Days of School
“To raise a child who is comfortable enough to leave you, means you’ve done your job. They are not ours to keep, but to teach how to soar on their own.”- author unknown. The day is finally here! It is time to start school! Many children cannot wait to come to school...
Navigating Junior High: How Montessori Education Supports Parents Through the Middle School Years
The junior high years (typically Grades 7 to 8) are a time of enormous transition for students—and for their parents. As preteens and early teens begin to seek more independence, develop their identity, and navigate complex academic and social environments, parents...
Finding Balance in Parenting Strategies
One of the hardest challenges for parents is to know when to be gentle and when to push. If your son wakes up the day of a test and says he feels sick and wants to stay home, do you relent or do you roll your eyes and push him out the door? Your daughter...
The Powerful Role of Parents in a Child’s Education
As parents, we often hear the phrase, "You are your child's first teacher." This simple yet profound truth highlights the incredible influence parents have on their children’s learning and development—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well....
Is Montessori Really Academic? Let’s Set the Record Straight!
There’s a common misconception about Montessori education—that it doesn’t emphasize academics. But in reality, the Montessori approach fosters a robust, individualized academic program that helps children reach important milestones faster and more deeply than...