Flower arranging is a Practical Life activity that helps children care for both their environment and the living things within it. While it may seem like a simple task, every step has a meaningful purpose. As children select flowers, pour water, carry a vase, and thoughtfully arrange each stem, they are building independence, coordination, concentration, and a lifelong appreciation for beauty.

In the first few years of a child's life, there is often significant pressure on both parents and children to define learning primarily by a child's ability to identify numbers, shapes, colors, and letters. It can start to feel like this vocabulary is the marker of learning, or even success. Parents are often asked, “Do they know their colors yet?” or “Can they count to ten?” These questions, while well-intentioned, can begin to shape the idea that early success is tied to ac

Yes, You Can Enjoy It! Holiday travel with toddlers can feel like a big, unpredictable adventure, especially when you are trying to balance routines and all the emotions that come with the season. As Montessori families, we already understand the power of independence and the value of a thoughtfully prepared environment. The good news is that these same principles make travel much easier. Traveling with children does not need to be stressful. Truly. Of course we’re not promis

As the holiday season approaches, many families embrace meaningful gift-giving traditions. If you don’t have one in place, here is a thoughtful option to explore. From a Montessori perspective, we have a lovely way to keep the holidays joyful without overwhelming young children, especially toddlers who find comfort and delight in simplicity and rhythm. This approach beautifully aligns with how young children learn, grow, and find meaning in their world. We support the familia

In our area, it's common for parents to fill their children's days with after-school and weekend extracurricular activities. We’re...

In a Montessori Elementary classroom, children receive stimulating and inspiring small group lessons that briefly introduce a concept or...

For a long time, I worried that keeping my kids in Fiore Montessori’s small, nurturing environment beyond preschool would put them in a...

As a Montessori adolescent program, there are two essential principles to which we aspire: one is building community , and the second is...

Bread making is a popular food preparation work found in many of the classroom environments at Fiore! Parents are often curious to learn...

The morning work cycle is arguably the most important part of a Montessori school day experience. The length may vary slightly depending...

Have you ever heard a concept explained in a way that really stuck with you? Maybe it was even something you already knew well, but the...

Watching your child experience conflict is hard for any parent. However, learning how to navigate conflict with others is normal,...

This fall season we are happy to welcome a variety of community “experts” to Fiore’s campus to share their range of creative talents!...

We all have fond memories of going on field trips with our class in school. Your teacher would announce where you’d be going, you’d bring...

1. Spend time outside! Summer is a great opportunity to spend more time outside. Whether it’s playing in the yard, going for a walk, or...

At Fiore, and many Montessori schools across the world, children are taught to write in cursive. At first glance this may seem odd. We...

"There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all the life to be found around...

Sometimes it can feel like our children just won’t listen or like every request we make is met with whining or a tantrum. Here are five...

Every detail of a Montessori classroom and curriculum is very purposefully designed. Maria Montessori so brilliantly constructed her...

A guiding principle in Montessori education is to move from concrete to abstract. The ability to explore and manipulate with the hands is...