Montessori Beginnings

In the Classroom:

• Work alongside your child in a beautifully prepared Montessori environment designed for discovery.
• Explore materials that promote movement, coordination, language, and concentration.
• Observe your child’s growing independence and confidence in a calm, nurturing space.
• Learn simple activities you can bring home to support Montessori learning every day. 18–36 months (with one parent; same parent each week)

In the Evening Parent Discussions (via Zoom):

• Join a weekly virtual conversation with other parents and teacher Kara Pettyjohn.
• Reflect on Montessori principles through a quote and discussion prompt.
• Share insights and ideas from home and classroom experiences.
• Deepen your understanding of Montessori parenting and how to foster peace, patience, and connection.

Kara Pettyjohn is an experienced Montessori educator who has worked with children and families for more than eight years. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Science from Boston University, a M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Roosevelt University, and an Infant–Toddler Montessori Credential from Seton Montessori Institute, where she continues to serve as a paraprofessional trainer. Before earning her master’s degree, Kara taught environmental education to students from pre-K through high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. She brings a deep understanding of early childhood development and a warm, encouraging approach to helping parents apply Montessori principles at home.

Favorite Maria Montessori quote: “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.”