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Programs
Primary: Ages 3-6
Elementary: Grades 1-6
Junior High: Grades 7-9
Montessori
Why Montessori?
The Difference
Maria Montessori
Learn More
FAQ
Admission
How to Apply
Schedule a Tour
Tuition
FAQ
About Us
Who We Are
Faculty & Staff
Board of Directors
Testimonials
Campus
Solar Powered
Careers
HMS Alumni
Support
Annual Fund
Give Online
Gala Auction
Gala FAQ
Community Partnership
Auction Donors
Effortless Giving
The Observer: The HMS Blog
Inquire
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HMS Administrator
May 25, 2026

When Something Gets in the Way: Understanding Why Children Struggle and How Montessori Helps

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May 25, 2026
When Something Gets in the Way: Understanding Why Children Struggle and How Montessori Helps

When children struggle, Montessori asks: what's in the way? Explore how the prepared environment helps children find their way back to themselves.

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May 18, 2026

The Beauty and the Brain Science Behind Montessori's Cursive-First Approach

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May 18, 2026
The Beauty and the Brain Science Behind Montessori's Cursive-First Approach

Discover why Montessori teaches cursive first — and how neuroscience is confirming what Dr. Montessori observed about children's hands and brains.

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May 11, 2026

More Than a Chart on the Wall: How Montessori Timelines Build History, Imagination, and Character

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May 11, 2026
More Than a Chart on the Wall: How Montessori Timelines Build History, Imagination, and Character

See how Montessori timelines make abstract time tangible for children, building historical thinking, imagination, and inner order through hands-on work.

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May 4, 2026

Born to Explore, Work, and Belong: The Deeper Purpose of the Montessori Environment

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May 4, 2026
Born to Explore, Work, and Belong: The Deeper Purpose of the Montessori Environment

Discover how Montessori education nurtures children's deepest human needs — from exploration and meaningful work to belonging and spiritual growth.

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April 27, 2026

The Science Behind the Magic: Four More Reasons Montessori Works

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April 27, 2026
The Science Behind the Magic: Four More Reasons Montessori Works

Discover how peer learning, meaningful context, adult interaction, and order align Montessori with the science of how children learn best.

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April 20, 2026

Does Montessori Actually Work? Here's What the Science Says

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April 20, 2026
Does Montessori Actually Work? Here's What the Science Says

Does Montessori work? Explore the research behind movement, choice, interest, and intrinsic motivation in Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius.

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April 13, 2026

When We're the Ones Who Lost It: A Guide for Adults

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April 13, 2026
When We're the Ones Who Lost It: A Guide for Adults

When we lose our cool, repair matters most. Explore accountability, curiosity, and connection to break reactive cycles and parent with intention.

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April 6, 2026

Unifying Words and Their Meanings: The Quiet Genius of Montessori Vocabulary Lessons

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April 6, 2026
Unifying Words and Their Meanings: The Quiet Genius of Montessori Vocabulary Lessons

Explore the Montessori three-period lesson and how its quiet simplicity unites words and meaning during a child’s sensitive period for language.

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March 30, 2026

Our Montessori Bookshelf: Water Connects Us

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March 30, 2026
Our Montessori Bookshelf: Water Connects Us

Explore a curated list of children’s books about water, rivers, and watersheds. These stories invite curiosity, care for the planet, and meaningful reading at home.

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March 23, 2026

How Montessori Makes Long Division Make Sense

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March 23, 2026
How Montessori Makes Long Division Make Sense

Montessori children experience long division in a concrete and meaningful way. This post shares how hands-on materials help children understand place value and build confidence with complex math.

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