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Montessori at Home: Exploring Leaves Through the Senses Observing Shape, Texture, and Nature’s Details In Montessori, nature is one of the richest sensorial materials available to the child. Through direct observation, children refine their ability to notice similarities and differences, classify information, and build vocabulary—all through real-world experience. This month, invite your child to become a “nature collector” by exploring leaves found in Minnesota. Spring is an especially...

In a Montessori preschool classroom, you may notice a child repeating the same work again and again—carefully placing cylinders, completing a puzzle, or pouring with steady focus. To an adult, it can look simple. In Montessori, it is essential. Repetition is how children build understanding. They are not just “doing it again”—they are refining a skill, noticing small differences, and strengthe ning their concentration each time. Through this process, children begin to internalize what they...

Feb 24, 2026, Tuesday: 3:30 – 5 PM Water Lily Montessori families are invited to an informational parent education session. We will discuss parenting strategies including positive parenting and concepts of behavioral mentoring. This will be a fun parent ed session where we practice, role-play, and have a question–answer session. Be sure, you will leave feeling seen, validated, and supported! We look forward to seeing you! Montessori principles help shape our parenting styles, our responses to...