Preparing Your Garden

Preparing Your Garden

One of the best ways to celebrate spring and shake off the winter doldrums is to get in the garden. Just think – gardening downright saved Colin in The Secret Garden, imagine what it could do for you! By Liza Frolkis I’ve spent a decade of my life dedicated to...
Black History Month: Reading List

Black History Month: Reading List

Black History Month celebrates and honors all Black people from all periods of US history. I’m honored to share some of the books in nightly rotation in our home centering historical black figures. Reading these books with my children has sparked conversations about...
On Black History Month

On Black History Month

At Desert Montessori, we celebrate being human as we grow little humans into the best version of themselves. We do this by instilling kindness, caring and empathy.  This month we are doing that by celebrating Black History Month.  A month that teaches us that...
The Power of Positive Language

The Power of Positive Language

“Teach by teaching, not correcting.” — Maria Montessori It’s hard not to bribe children when they won’t listen. “If you don’t put your toys away there will be no show.” “If you don’t finish eating dinner then there will be no treat.” We try these common phrases when...
Immunity Boosters

Immunity Boosters

With the pandemic still surging, staying healthy is more important than ever before. In addition to following the scope of medicine and science, keeping your immune system strong naturally is increasingly vital. Our Aftercare teacher and certified holistic...
A Reading List for the New Year

A Reading List for the New Year

Who doesn’t love a good book list? The new year is always a good time to get rid of the old, and welcome the new… whether you’re traipsing down to Beehive for some new titles or borrowing from the local library, we promise your kiddo won’t be...