Too often these days children are over-stimulated by screens, over-scheduled by after-school activities, and overloaded with "busy work" in their classrooms. They are simultaneously burnt out and bored. It feels like the joy has been taken out of just being a child. Kids need experiences not entertainment and they need to learn in a way that appeals to their most natural instincts.

Choosing a school for your child can be overwhelming. This article discusses what Montessori is (and isn't) and what kind of child will thrive in this environment.

At Counterpane, a commitment to our principles is not conditional upon the political climate of the time. It does not change with the season

Each morning at Counterpane Montessori, several Upper School students walk up a small hill from the main building toward the cottage at...