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A mother reads a book aloud to a baby on her lap
By Margaret J. Kelley August 30, 2026
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.
A young child uses a dustpan and brush to help clean crumbs off the kitchen floor.
By Paula Lillard Preschlack July 16, 2026
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.
A mother and young child sitting and reading a picture book together in a cozy chair
By Forest Bluff School Directors June 6, 2026
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.
A young child outside on a sunny day using a watering can to water potted herbs and flowers
By Margaret J. Kelley April 20, 2026
Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, IL, explores how the Montessori philosophy helps families trade "crippling empathy" and anxiety for a productive, grounded optimism.
A teacher and Montessori student at Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, IL, shake hands.
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.
A Montessori student at Forest Bluff School uses grammar symbols and color-coded tiles
By Margaret J. Kelley January 24, 2026
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.
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