Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, IL, discusses the many benefits of reading aloud to children of all ages, with suggestions that will help families build a read aloud routine and environment in their homes.
Montessori educator and author Paula Lillard Preschlack shares how children can safely be involved in the care and cleaning of the home, even from the youngest ages.
Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, IL, provides practical Montessori strategies for summer learning at home, covering reading, writing, math, and screen-free outdoor exploration.
Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, IL, explores how the Montessori philosophy helps families trade "crippling empathy" and anxiety for a productive, grounded optimism.
By Alice Davidson with contributions by Margaret J. Kelley•February 25, 2026
In authentic Montessori classrooms, accountability is considered a cornerstone of growth. Learn how Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, IL, fosters student accountability and independence.
Discover how Forest Bluff School on Chicago's North Shore uses Montessori symbols to teach grammar, making language arts engaging for Primary and Elementary students.