By Andrew McAfee

By Karen Skinulis and Stanley Shapiro

Reprinted from:

The Joyful Child, Essential Montessori for Birth to Three

ISBN: 1-879264-12-9

AGE 1-3, PLANTS AND ANIMALS

Solicitous care for living things affords satisfaction to one of the liveliest instincts of the child's mind. Nothing is better calculated than this to awaken an attitude of foresight."

– Maria Montessori

That’s why Children’s of Minnesota offers Parent Warmline, a free telephone service providing confidential person‐to‐person support, practical advice, and resources for parents. Topics include discipline, toilet learning, sleep, eating and daycare/school issues. Callers are asked to leave a message regarding their concern and how they can be reached.

It’s not too early to start thinking about the Summer and Fall 2010!  Enrollment information for current families has been distributed and is due back March 15th, 2010. This year’s summer theme is Science!  Along with our Montessori curriculum, we have lots of fun activities planned including field trips, fun science experiments, in-house events, swimming lessons, bike and water days, ice cream days, art projects and much more!  

On Saturday, March 6th we will be having an Open House for prospective parents at all 8 Step By Step Montessori locations. It's a great opportunity to see our schools,meet the teachers and learn about how Montessori can benefit your child.