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Open-a-Center Checklist What to Know Before Signing a Lease
Before signing a lease for your new center, confirm zoning and licensing rules, occupancy limits, and any required permits or landlord approvals so the space can legally operate as your type of fac... Read more
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Buyer Checklist Questions to Ask Before Buying a Child Care Center
Before buying a child care center, ask to review licensing and inspection records, accreditation status, capacity and enrollment trends, financial statements (profit & loss, balance sheet, tax retu... Read more
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Seller Readiness Checklist 10 Things to Know Before Selling Your Center
The Seller Readiness Checklist: 10 Things to Know Before Selling Your Center helps owners prepare their facility, finances, and operations to attract buyers and maximize value. It covers essential ... Read more
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Understanding the Montessori Classroom
Curious about Montessori education? This short guide explains the key parts of a Montessori classroom, including the prepared environment, hands-on materials, mixed-age groups, uninterrupted learni... Read more
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Active Supervision Poster
This colorful and easy-to-display #safetyresource outlines six key #activesupervision strategies every #childcareprovider should use to protect young children in group settings. The poster highligh... Read more
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Heat Awareness: Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke. Mixed Ages. Safety.
Heat awareness is crucial in preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These conditions occur when the body is unable to cool itself down efficiently, resulting in elevated body temperature and p... Read more
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Holiday Inclusion Planning Guide
The Holiday Inclusion Planning Guide offers practical strategies and checklists to help organizations and communities create celebrations that welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, abilities,... Read more
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End-of-Day Classroom Closing Checklist
An End-of-Day Classroom Closing Checklist is a brief, consistent list teachers and students follow to reset the room, secure materials, and record any important information before leaving. Typical ... Read more
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Peace Corner
To help children #develop self-regulation, emotional #awareness, and conflict resolution skills through a calm, child-centered environment.
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Story Stones Adventure
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Foster oral #language- #development and expressive communication
Support sequencing and logical thinking
Encourage independence, collaboration, and creativity
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Story Stones Adventure
Foster oral #language- #development and expressive communication. Support sequencing and logical thinking. Encourage independence collaboration, and creativity. Integrate #sensory and hands-on e... Read more
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Practical Life—Pouring with Purpose
To help children #develop fine motor coordination, concentration, independence, and confidence through a practical life exercise that embodies Montessori principles of order, control of movement, ... Read more
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Tiny Scientists Nature Investigation Tray
Foster scientific inquiry by giving children the tools to explore, observe, and describe natural materials.
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Discovering Sensitive Periods Through Play
To help childcare providers identify and understand children’s sensitive periods by observing #developmental cues through a #playful, interactive simulation.
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Pumpkin Seed Exploration & Sink or Float Lab
This hands-on science + #sensory activity is perfect for October, combining sensory investigation, scientific thinking, and seasonal fun.
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A Practical Guide for Montessori Teachers
Burnout often arises when a #teacher’s care for children exceeds their care for themselves. In Montessori environments—where emotional presence, observation, and prepared environments demand c... Read more
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Curiosity Kit
Want to keep your little explorer engaged while traveling? Create a Montessori-inspired Curiosity Kit! This small travel pack turns downtime into discovery time — perfect for road trips, flights,... Read more
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The Imagination Basket
Encourage creativity and open-ended #play using simple household or #classroom materials.
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Observation Reflection Jar
Strengthen observation and awareness of how children reveal their needs through action.
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Morning Message Card Exchange
Ease drop-off transitions, strengthen #parent-child- #teacher connection, and model positive communication.
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Language Treasure Hunt
Help children build bilingual vocabulary, notice connections between #languages, and celebrate Spanish heritage in a #playful way.
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FAQ: Parents Ask Montessori Teachers
Frequently Asked Questions Parents Ask Montessori Teachers #teachers #parents
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Feelings & Fuel Jar
Purpose: To help children (or #educators in training) recognize how #health (fuel) and emotions (feelings) affect their ability to learn and focus.
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Mindful Bell Moment
Here’s a simple way to bring mindfulness into your Montessori #classroom (or even at #home).
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