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Young child using a water dispenser in a classroom setting
By Julie Douglas • October 26, 2026
Discover how trusting your child and building an independent environment at school and home fosters deep confidence, resilience, and joy.
Child drinking at a wooden table beside a bowl in a bright room with sheer curtains
By Julie Douglas • October 19, 2026
Discover how Dr. Ross Greene's "Kids do well if they can" philosophy and the Empathy Step transform challenging behavior into collaborative connection.
Child at a table with a piece of paper and the stamp game.
By Julie Douglas • October 12, 2026
Discover how the Montessori Stamp Game helps young children master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through hands-on, concrete discovery.
Children seated at tables working on school activities in a classroom
By Julie Douglas • October 5, 2026
Discover how Montessori elementary classrooms act as a "practice society," helping children build collaboration, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
One child helping another child put on a green painting apron in a classroom
By Julie Douglas • September 28, 2026
Discover why the 6 and 12-year-old capstone years are vital transition points in Montessori education, building deep confidence, leadership, and mastery.
Child working with the sand tray in a Montessori classroom
By Julie Douglas • September 21, 2026
Discover how Montessori sensitive periods guide your child’s natural urge for order, language, movement, and sensory exploration during early childhood.
Child in a tan coat and black hat standing in a snowy forest, hands near face, looking worried.
By Julie Douglas • September 14, 2026
Discover how natural and logical consequences empower children to learn from mistakes, build resilience, and develop intrinsic discipline with grace.
Two children kneel on a mat, stacking the Pink Tower in a classroom.
By Julie Douglas • September 7, 2026
Discover 6 practical ways families can partner with Rose Hill Montessori, from building strong home-school connections to encouraging self-advocacy in your child.
Children working with colorful blocks at a classroom table, focused on their activity.
By Julie Douglas • August 31, 2026
Discover how the traditional three-hour morning work cycle at Rose Hill Montessori School in Boise, Idaho, fosters deep concentration and childhood independence.
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