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math activities for toddlers

Simple research-based math activities for toddlers that you can do at home

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Over time, there has been a profound shift to earlier and earlier concern about young children’s math and language skills, as educators, parents and researchers recognized what a profound influence the early years have. Now, in the U.S. math skills seem to be expected early. (Other countries, such as Germany, are way more relaxed⁶. Interestingly, […]

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Is Montessori worth it?

Is Montessori education worth it? New research empowers you to make a decision

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Despite having gone through teacher training and even working in teacher education for many years, I didn’t know much about Montessori until I became a mom. In teacher training we had learned some basics but nothing that really went into details or was easy to apply. A new (2023) study found1, however, that the answer

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Which plastics are safe for babies?

Which plastics are safe for babies? + Savvy ideas to use less plastic

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Many products in a baby’s life can be made from plastic: diapers, toys, the car seat, clothes, food packaging and much more. Plastic is lightweight. It doesn’t break easily, but it is easy to clean. It’s cheap. It can get wet. It does have a lot going for it. But which plastics are safe for

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