Nazanine Pineda
January 7, 2021
As we enter the new year, here’s my resolution for 2021: a new and improved normality! That means adapting to a hybrid mix of old and […]
December 10, 2020
It’s almost Holiday break at La Jolla Montessori School! So, please continue doing what you’ve been doing since May while you’re at home with your family […]
December 10, 2020
As you know, millions of students across America have not set foot on school grounds since March. Yet, in-person learning at La Jolla Montessori School (LJMS) […]
December 10, 2020
Easily the most asked question by parents when touring La Jolla Montessori School (LJMS) is: “What are the main differences between Montessori versus traditional schools?” By traditional […]
October 29, 2020
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is a measure of a person’s reasoning ability to gauge how well someone can use information and logic to answer questions or make […]
September 11, 2020
Independence is the ability to do things by ourselves while thinking for ourselves For two year-olds, building toddler independence in a Montessori classroom is illustrated by […]
August 18, 2020
Studies have shown that it is far easier to learn a second language when you’re younger and the mind can better manage multiple neural pathways to […]
July 1, 2020
Toddlers and Preschoolers Need to Feel Safe, Not Scared Explaining scary news to kids is something parents can avoid altogether. Whether the topic is a pandemic […]
July 1, 2020
One positive outgrowth of the pandemic has been this: improving parenting skills. As parents have sheltered-at-home with their children, more mental and emotional engagements are taking […]