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The 35 Best Riddles for Kids (With Answers)

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What Are Riddles? Riddles are like word puzzles that are posed in the form of a question or statement. They are like a game or puzzle for the brain. Riddles are sometimes called brain teasers because they invite the listener to use critical thinking skills to find the solution. Solving riddles invites the brain to […]

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Full frame of a Montessori classroom toward the front of the frame is a round wooden table at which three young children are seated. A young brown-skinned girl with black curly hair wearing a shirt-sleeved pink t-shirt toward the left part of the frame seated at the table which is child-sized, playing with a wooden block with graduated holes the smallest being toward the front of the frame getting increasingly larger as you go towards centerpoint. A light-skinned male child With light brown hair wearing a seafoam green short-sleeved T-shirt is facing the camera and playing with three pink blocks that he has stacked. Frame right is the back of a light-skinned boy whose left arm is extended across the table reaching for a pink block he is wearing a shirt-sleeved salmon colored T-shirt. In the back of the frame arethree children and an adult man seated at a rectangular child sized table. The adult male is hunched down leaning against the table using his elbows for support, next to him is a light skin boy with longish blonde hair wearing a button front shirt that is plaid mostly red white and blue. He is looking down at some thing the teacher is doing but is obscured by the head of the child wearing the green shirt. Across the table from the teacher and the blonde haired boy are two little girls whose backs are facing the camera the girl on the left is wearing a sundress that is primarily magenta with orange accents the girl on the right is wearing a navy and white striped dress. The background consists Of an L-shaped sofa with blue and pink pillows, Upper right frame and then the upper left frame an adult size desk with a Charles Eames chair. The chair is white.

7 Top Montessori Schools in Jacksonville

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From beaches to warm weather throughout most of the year, living in Jacksonville, FL has plenty of perks. As the most populated city in the state of Florida, it also has numerous public and private schools. A Montessori school can help your child be a part of a calm and nurturing community, even within a […]

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5 Top Montessori Schools in Seattle

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Whether you know it as the “Emerald City,” “Jet City,” or the “the Coffee Capital of the World,” there’s no doubt that Seattle is a beautiful place to live. In Montessori education, the outdoor environment is meant to be an extension of the classroom environment. With lots of beautiful nature and greenery, Seattle is a […]

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9 Top Montessori Schools in Charlotte

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Charlotte, NC is a major city with plenty of restaurants, parks, and highly-rated schools, including a number of quality Montessori schools. Montessori education has been around since Dr. Maria Montessori opened the first Montessori school in 1907. Despite its difficult start in the US, Montessori education made a comeback in the 1960s and has continued […]

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5 Top Montessori Schools in Fort Worth

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Even though Fort Worth isn’t as large as Houston or San Antonio, it was named one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and fell in the top five most populated cities in Texas. Regarding education, there are nearly 150 public schools in the area serving over 75,000 students. The city’s sheer size can make […]

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A young girl is seated on a rug center frame the rug is striped with one large white stripe followed by an orangey brown stripe that is not as wide, and then a pink stripe followed by another orangey brown stripe. The pink stripe is a little bit wider than the orangey brown stripes but only about half as wide as the white stripe. The orangey brown stripes are about 1/3 the size of the white stripes. The pattern repeats four times on the small rug. The rug is on carpet that is tan and wheat colored. The young girl is looking down her focus is on her hands which are dropping some colorful manipulatives onto the small rug. They are red yellow blue and green. They are about the size of a quarter, but they are not round. The little girl has on a long sleeve gray shirt with white lace running the length of both sleeves. She is wearing indigo denim jeans. The little girl is the focus of the picture although there are other people in the frame they are out of focus. There are also other rugs visible in the frame. One behind the girl is striped with light blue and green with the light blue stripes being larger than the green ones. A woman with long blonde hair is partially visible on the right side of the frame.

11 Top Montessori Schools in Denver

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As the capital of Colorado, there are over 90,000 students in Denver public schools. The size of the city and school district can make finding the right school a challenge, but it also means there are a number of excellent schools in the area. Montessori schools stand out from public schools and offer a more […]

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A photograph of a Montessori classroom. From the back left frame to the front there are two natural wood bookcases visible there is also a light blue metal rolling cart with three shelves visible in the back left frame. markers on the top shelf and then wooden trays on the second in lower shelf in front of the rolling cart is a plant in a wicker basket which is situated next to shelving that is at more of a vertical angle in the photograph. In the front right part of the frame there is a wooden table with red and blue feet and wooden stools. In the back of the frame there are four windows with dark frames visible. The windows each consist of nine separate panes of glass. The walls and the ceiling of the classroom are white. The floor is light natural wood. It is a very bright classroom

7 Top Montessori Schools in Indianapolis

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Indianapolis, sometimes known as Indy, is a city with a unique culture and thriving culinary scene. Although it may be known for fast cars as the home of the Indy 500 race, it’s also home to a number of excellent schools, including highly rated Montessori schools. With over 40 Montessori schools to choose from in […]

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10 Top Montessori Schools in San Francisco

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Whether you know it as “Fog City,” “the City by the Bay,” or “San Fran,” San Francisco is a beloved city in the Bay area of California. In such a densely populated city, finding a well-established school with a community feel can be challenging. Montessori schools perfectly encapsulate the community aspect since they focus on […]

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7 Top Montessori Schools in Dallas

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As the third largest city in Texas, Dallas is home to numerous public and private schools for children of all ages. Since the Montessori method continues to grow in popularity, many of these schools implement the Montessori method but in a busy city like Dallas, it can be overwhelming to decide on a school. To […]

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5 Top Montessori Schools in Columbus

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As the capital of Ohio, Columbus is a populous city with over 80 private schools. Despite its size, Columbus has a community feel and is sometimes labeled the “biggest small town in America.” The community aspect goes along well with the Montessori method, which focuses on child-led learning within a community. If you’re looking for […]

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6 Top Montessori Schools in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia is a city with a rich history and vibrant community of people. It’s also home to a number of excellent schools. If you’re looking for a Montessori school for your child in Philly, you may consider factors such as teacher to student ratio or tuition. Whether you’re a native to Philadelphia or are planning […]

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9 Top Montessori Schools in Houston

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Montessori schools provide a child-centered learning environment and encourage children to explore the environment independently. As the Montessori method continues to grow in popularity, many parents are searching for quality Montessori schools in their communities. If you’re looking for a place your child will thrive, there are a number of Montessori schools in Houston to […]

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9 Top Montessori Schools in Phoenix

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As the fifth largest city in the United States, Phoenix is home to a variety of schools for young children. With so many schools and educational methods out there, it can be challenging to decide what’s best for your child, but Montessori schools continue to grow in popularity due to the many benefits of a […]

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10 Top Montessori Schools in Chicago

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As one of the largest cities in the United States, it can feel like a challenge to find the best Montessori schools in Chicago. There are over 150 Montessori schools in the state of Illinois, and narrowing your search isn’t always easy if you don’t know where to start. Despite the size of the city, […]

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A classroom with a wooden laminate floor. The background is a neutral colored wall on which hang shelves with books and glue and markers, in the renter frame. Windows are in the wall on the left and right frames. In the classroom itself, four tables. There are three children seated At the table and frame left closest to the left is a light-skinned little girl with stringy light brown hair. She is wearing a pink and orange sundress. She is looking at some things she is holding in her hand bit away from the table. To her left closer to the center of the frame is a light-skinned little boy with short blonde hair; he is obscured by a plastic tub that is on the table in front of him, but underneath the table you can see that he is wearing shorts and he is barefoot. Seated to his left in the center of the frame is a brown skin boy with very close cropped black hair he is wearing a short-sleeved coral colored T-shirt and rust colored shorts he also has on black tennis shoes with white soles. He has a pencil in his left hand or possibly a wooden dowel. Behind them are four other children two little boys and two little girls. A light-skinned boy facing the camera is looking down at something on the table. He is obscured by a basket on the table. Across the table from him with his back to the camera is a olive-skinned little boy wearing a short sleeve awkward T-shirt and khaki shorts he is sitting crosslegged in the chair. A light-skinned little girl in the back right frame wearing a blue and white striped sundress has her head down performing a task at the table. A brown-skinned girl with waist long black hair has her back to the camera across the table from the little girl wearing the sundress

9 Top Montessori Schools in San Antonio

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With all of the schools and educational methods out there, picking the right place for your child can be overwhelming. Montessori education is an excellent choice for many children, and as it continues to grow in popularity, many parents are choosing Montessori schools in San Antonio for their child’s education. If you’re looking for the […]

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7 Top Montessori Schools in San Jose

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The right school for your child isn’t always the obvious choice. Even though factors such as tuition or the appearance of a facility may impact your decision, sometimes hearing from other parents is a great way to help you decide. If you’re looking for Montessori schools in San Jose, there are many options to choose […]

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7 Top Montessori Schools in New York City

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Finding the right school for your preschool or elementary-age child can take a lot of time and research. The process can even seem exhausting at times when you don’t know where to start. If you’ve narrowed your search down to Montessori schools, there are 91 private Montessori schools in New York City with over 8,000 […]

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10 Top Montessori Schools in Los Angeles

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When you’re ready to enroll your child in a Los Angeles school, there are plenty of options to choose from. Montessori education is a unique child-centered approach, and California is home to many excellent Montessori schools ranging from preschool to elementary. If you’ve decided this education method is the best fit for your child, finding […]

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Full frame of a Montessori classroom toward the front of the frame is a round wooden table at which three young children are seated. A young brown-skinned girl with black curly hair wearing a shirt-sleeved pink t-shirt toward the left part of the frame seated at the table which is child-sized, playing with a wooden block with graduated holes the smallest being toward the front of the frame getting increasingly larger as you go towards centerpoint. A light-skinned male child With light brown hair wearing a seafoam green short-sleeved T-shirt is facing the camera and playing with three pink blocks that he has stacked. Frame right is the back of a light-skinned boy whose left arm is extended across the table reaching for a pink block he is wearing a shirt-sleeved salmon colored T-shirt. In the back of the frame arethree children and an adult man seated at a rectangular child sized table. The adult male is hunched down leaning against the table using his elbows for support, next to him is a light skin boy with longish blonde hair wearing a button front shirt that is plaid mostly red white and blue. He is looking down at some thing the teacher is doing but is obscured by the head of the child wearing the green shirt. Across the table from the teacher and the blonde haired boy are two little girls whose backs are facing the camera the girl on the left is wearing a sundress that is primarily magenta with orange accents the girl on the right is wearing a navy and white striped dress. The background consists Of an L-shaped sofa with blue and pink pillows, Upper right frame and then the upper left frame an adult size desk with a Charles Eames chair. The chair is white.

5 Top Montessori Schools in San Diego

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When you’re looking for the top Montessori schools in San Diego, there are numerous options to choose from. Deciding on the right place for your child depends on a lot of factors including tuition and distance from your home.  San Diego has lots of excellent Montessori schools ranging from preschools to middle schools for grades […]

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Traditional classroom setting with teacher at the front of the room, and students seated at desks with their hands raised.All of the children, who look about 8 years old, and the teacher are all light- skinned. Many of the dozen or so children visible in the frame are wearing plaid shirts, though one is wearing stripes. The room is bright with sunlight from the windows, frame left. A white dry erase board and a green chalkboard are visible in the fan of the classroom, upper right to center frame.

Montessori vs. Public Schools: What’s The Difference?

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Montessori vs. public school: Are there differences between these two models of education? Yes. Plenty. Methods of education have been a subject of debate for thousands of years. Literally. Nowhere is this more evident than in the chasm that separates Eastern thought from Western thought. Confucius (551-479 B.C.) and Socrates (470 -399 B.C.) are two […]

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A natural wooden box center frame top 2/3rd of frame. Twenty-one rectangular partitioned spaces are fully visible, while 7 more are partially visible at the very top of the frame. Each rectangular space holds a letter that is either red or blue. in the lower 1/3 of the frame the word Montessori is visible. The vowels are blue while the consonants are red. All of the letters are lowercase. The layout of the letters is not precise.

Why Are Montessori Schools Bad? What Are The Criticisms?

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Why are Montessori schools bad? Depending on who you ask you’re likely to get a variety of answers. You’re sure to get an earful from former Montessori moms, while former students (and teachers!) will have their own opinions. Even folks who have never set foot in a Montessori school love to expound on the criticisms […]

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77 Adjectives That Start With A

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Language is arguably the most powerful form of communication. People use words to not only share information but convey various forms of feelings and emotions. There are different categories of words performing specific grammatical duties. One such classification is adjectives. Adjectives are defined as words that modify or describe a noun. For example, such wording […]

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The 3 Most Important Childcare Questions, Answered

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After their new baby arrives, many parents utilize childcare — both inside and outside the home — so they can continue to work — or so they can simply have a little “me time” a day or two a week. If you anticipate you’ll want or need childcare after your baby arrives, the time to […]

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3 Slime Recipes to Make at Home

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How (and Why) to Make Borax-Free Slime Kids love slime! Making slime with your kids is a terrific bonding exercise, and it’s surprisingly easy to make. And if you’re wondering how to make slime without borax, we have you covered — keep reading. Making slime is pretty similar to conducting a science experiment — the […]

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