Learn more› By Shannon Palus, Gregory Han and Daniela Gorny We will soon be adding three new picks: Annie Selke’s Poppy Handwoven Wool Rug, Target's Threshold Eliot Geo Area Rug, and IKEA’s ...

Today’s Montessori classroom looks slightly different than it did 100 years ago, yet Dr. Montessori’s philosophy endures in her emphasis on hands-on learning, daily “circle time” (when children sit on ...

One of the big differences between a regular classroom and a Montessori one is that ... items that facilitate learning and creative play. A Montessori style space also utilizes "work mats" or rugs to ...

While preschool is not mandatory, it is one of many ways to prepare children for kindergarten. To find a quality preschool program, set up a visit and see what your child thinks about the experience, ...

What is Inclusion in the Classroom and Why is it Important? Inclusion in the classroom means that all children, no matter their racial, religious, or ethnic background, gender, learning style, or ...

Although creativity can seem to be an abstract or even mysterious concept at times, there is a growing science behind infusing classrooms with creativity and the benefits it yields to students in the ...

a green wool rug, and a white wood-changing table ... Margaret and Alex achieved this by pulling inspiration from Montessori design and using a “playful color palette that energizes but doesn ...

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System, developed by Robert Pianta at the University of Virginia is a tool for analyzing the quality of teacher-student interactions in the classroom. It produces ...

The Dayton Public Schools’ International School at Residence Park outperformed its state standard of achievement this year, as it operates third year in its current iteration.

Improve your teaching skills and get tips on how to teach with The Teachers' Room, our series of teaching tips to help you in the classroom. On this page you'll find a range of teaching techniques ...

Area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets make your space feel more cozy but they trap more dirt than hard floors. When a treatment spray isn’t powerful enough to remove mud, pet hair and stains ...