Guidepost Montessori at Goodyear

It's okay for kids to be bored — in other words, you don't need to be constantly entertaining your kids! Montessori actually *emphasized* the importance of independent play, as it enhances development.

Want your child to play independently? See the comments below for a link to our guide:

Wondering what makes a Montessori teacher so unique? We've written a whole newsletter about it.

Check the link in the comments below 👇

Want to know how to TRULY build your child's self-esteem, starting at any age?

We've written a whole guide on this, which you can get for free in the comments below 👇

Montessori is the elementary education we wish we had. Want to learn more about what it looks like? See our guide below 👇

Want to start Montessori at home, but feel overwhelmed? We've got you.

Actually, you don't have to punish your kids. Positive discipline is the better way.

We've made you a guide on positive discipline (what it is, and how to get started) — see the link in the comments.

Have you tried positive discipline? Share your experience below👇

We've created a guide on all the life skills that kids can learn from doing chores!

Check it out here: https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/chores-prepare-kids-for-life

Want to give your child more independence, but finding it difficult to let go? We've got a guide for you.

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/overprotected-kids-become-anxious

For our full guide on separation anxiety at school drop-off, see our newsletter (link below!)

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/no-more-drop-off-meltdowns

Want our guide on being a peaceful parent?

Check out our guide:
https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/actually-parenting-can-be-peaceful

We've created a guide with ten activities you can do at home to help your child build their creative thinking:

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/how-to-raise-extraordinarily-creative

Everyone here’s a reminder that Tuesday 12/3 is ‘Giving Tuesday’ and every donation made to Arizona Tuition Connection will be matched to help support our low-income students.
Please click the link in our email bio to donate!
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!

School should make children LOVE math. To show you how, we've created a guide to the Montessori math curriculum:

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/kids-shouldnt-hate-math

Want to learn how to start reading prep in infancy? We've got a guide for you:

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/reading-prep-starts-at-birth

Want our guide on restoring peace with your toddler?

Check it out on Substack: https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/stop-biting-and-hitting

Do babies need independence? What does independence look like for babies? How can you support them to become more independent at home?

We answer all of these questions in our guide to infant independence:

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/actually-babies-need-independence

Kids need to be around other kids who aren't their age.

Find out why in this week's Parenting Guide:
https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/kids-need-mixed-age-classrooms

Want our guide on toilet learning? Check it out here:

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/do-this-instead-of-potty-training

Infant’s eyes respond best to high contrast, like black and white.

Big independence = Big smiles 😁🥰

It's Arizona Gives Day - - Donation matching day! It's finally time to Give! Please follow this link to make your Arizona State Tax Credit donation today.
https://portal.arizonatuitionconnection.com/aztc/donations/new?utm_student=&utm_school=Guidepost+Montessori+at+Goodyear

Guidepost Montessori at Goodyear School

This is NO April Fool's! Guidepost Montessori at Goodyear is celebrating our 1 Year Anniversary today. Oh, and tomorrow is Arizona Gives Day. We'll need your donations tomorrow...stay tuned!

Hello Arizonan’s – Please mark your calendars for Arizona Gives Day on April 2nd! We'll be looking for your tax credits. Stay tuned!

Thank you Picture Lady Photography, LLC for coming out to help capture our memories.

📸 **It's Picture Day!** 🌟

Excited to capture smiles and styles from the littles all the way up to 6th grade! Get ready to shine and make this Picture Day unforgettable!

🌈 **Happy Picture Day!**