Nazanine Pineda

July 1, 2020
Toddler Sweeping with a broom independently

Improving Parenting Skills

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 […]
July 1, 2020
Primary student blindfolded while solving puzzles

Explaining Scary News to Kids

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 […]
August 18, 2020
Preschooler learning cursive in English and Spanish in Montessori classroom

The Importance Of Bilingualism In E …

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 […]
September 11, 2020
Toddler independently brushing his hair at La Jolla Montessori School

Building Toddler Independence in Yo …

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 […]
October 29, 2020
Two toddlers learning Emotional Intelligence at La Jolla Montessori School

Developing Emotional Intelligence

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 […]
December 10, 2020
Preschooler learning Mathematical concepts at La Jolla Montessori School

Montessori Versus Traditional Schoo …

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 […]
December 10, 2020
Girl learning how to use a zipper independently

Let’s Keep The In-Person Learning …

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
Boy painting outside

Holiday Tips While At Home With Fam …

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 28, 2020
Overcome Stress and Anxiety

Overcome Stress and Anxiety

Giving Our Children Tools to Combat Emotional Concerns Builds Independent Adults A local bilingual Montessori school is offering in-person learning and building emotional tools for their […]