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What Children Learn When They Care for Living Things

By Emily / July 20, 2026

One of the most meaningful ways children learn is by caring for something beyond themselves. Whether it’s watering a classroom plant, observing a butterfly, or helping tend a small garden, these everyday experiences offer valuable lessons that extend far beyond science. In Montessori education, teaching responsibility to children begins with simple, hands-on opportunities to care for living…

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Positive Effects of Pre-K on Child Development

By a2b89f08_admin / February 20, 2023

Pre-K is an essential early childhood education program for children in their formative years of learning. At the Montessori School of Chantilly, we understand the importance of pre-k and its impact on a child’s development. Read on to learn more about the positive effects of pre-k on a child’s development and if you’re looking for…

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