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Welcome to The School House Blog. Here, we explore the heart of our mission to inspire discovery, nurture lifelong learning, and empower young minds to thrive. From insights on science-based pedagogy and screen-free education to stories of entrepreneurial spirit and life skill development, our blog offers a window into the vibrant learning community at The School House.

Whether you're a current family, prospective parent, or passionate educator, you'll find thought-provoking ideas, practical tips, and inspiring updates that celebrate the joy of learning.

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May 6, 20246 min read

"What Are the Best Game Recommendations for 5-Year-Olds?" Mimosa Jones Tunney, Founder of TSH, and other experts weight in on Care.com.

Experts share their favorite entertaining and educational games for 5-year-olds, perfect for learning while having fun. by Josie Powell...

Apr 6, 20240 min read

The School House announces its partnership with SIMS & AMI with debut of New York's only AMI 3-6 Primary Diploma Course

Mar 13, 20244 min read

Books, Films & Articles We Recommend

A list of TSH suggested books to read and films to watch with your learners as well as pertinent articles for parents.

Apr 20, 20211 min read

How to Model Writing a Word - READING & WRITING AEC 208

Learning Level: PRIMARY PRE-K - KINDERGARTEN: How to write a word phonetically by using the Montessori Movable Alphabet.

Apr 20, 20211 min read

Learning Multiplication with Manipulatives - MATH AEC 308

Learning Level: PRE-K - 3rd: How to use the Montessori Bead Bars at home to introduce and practice multiplication facts.

Apr 20, 20211 min read

Learning Grammar by Debbie Giordano - READING & WRITING AEC 207

Learning Level: ELEMENTARY ALL 1st - 6th: Using The Montessori Grammar boxes to practice the different parts of speech, like nouns

Apr 20, 20211 min read

Learning Division with Manipulatives - MATH AEC 307

Learning Level: ELEMENTARY ALL 1st - 6th: How to use the Montessori Division Bead Board to do 1 digit divisor equations.

Apr 19, 20211 min read

How to Teach Skip Counting Using the Montessori Bead Cabinet - MATH AEC 306

Learning Level: PRE-K - 3RD GRADE: Introduction to how to count a bead chain. She explains how skip counting helps with memorization

Apr 19, 20211 min read

How To Model Kindness - LEARNER SUCCESS AEC 106

Learning Level: ALL LEARNERS: Studies have shown that kindness has a great number of physical as well as emotional benefits

Apr 19, 20211 min read

How to Model Proper Pencil Grasp - READING & WRITING AEC 206

Learning Level: PRIMARY PRE-K - KINDERGARTEN Ms. Cassandre will teach you how to properly hold your pencil when writing. You will learn how

Apr 7, 20211 min read

Blending CVC Words for beginner Readers - READING & WRITING AEC 205

Learning Level: PRIMARY PRE-K - KINDERGARTEN: Miss Julie explains the delicacy of the bridge from understanding sounds to blending words as

Apr 7, 20211 min read

How to Motivate your Learner - LEARNER SUCCESS AEC 107

Learning Level: ALL LEARNERS: Ms. Kaitlyn gives you tips on how to motivate your child by using things like an invitation, tone of voice, an

Apr 7, 20211 min read

How to Use The Montessori Stamp Game - MATH AEC 304

Learning Level: PRIMARY PRE-K - K & ELEMENTARY 1st - 3rd: Ms. Kyle shows you how to use the Stamp Game for static addition in your home and

Apr 7, 20211 min read

Learning About the Structure of A Sentence -READING & WRITING AEC 203

Learning Level: ELEMENTARY ALL 1st - 6th: Ms. Chloe shows us to teach sentence structure to your Learner using the American Emergent Curricu

Apr 7, 20211 min read

How to Model Responsibility - LEARNER SUCCESS AEC 104

Learning Level: ALL LEARNERS Pre-K - 6th Grade: Ms. Michelle provides guidelines to follow to help instill responsibility in your child's ev

Apr 6, 20211 min read

How to Play Math Games with Dice - MATH AEC 303

Learning Level: ELEMENTARY ALL 1st - 6th: Ms. Stefanie shows us how to use number dice to play games at home with your child, helping them m

Apr 6, 20211 min read

Positive Redirection to Motivate Your Learner - LEARNER SUCCESS AEC 103

Learning Level: PRIMARY PRE-K - K & ELEMENTARY 1st - 3rd: Ms. Nicole speaks to us about how to keep your child motivated while using positiv

Apr 6, 20211 min read

Learning Punctuation - READING & WRITING AEC 203

Learning Level: ELEMENTARY ALL 1st - 6th Grades: Ms. Chloe teaches us how to properly use punctuation marks to construct sentences. Examples

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