https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog.html Plain-language guides on Montessori, early learning and choosing a preschool, from Milestones Montessori of Dayton, NJ. en-us Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0400 https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/images/logo.png https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog.html https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/big-feelings-calm-classrooms.html https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/big-feelings-calm-classrooms.html Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0400 Tantrums and meltdowns are normal at 2 to 5. What behavior science says about big feelings, and six simple strategies that help at school and at home. https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/is-my-child-ready-for-preschool.html https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/is-my-child-ready-for-preschool.html Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Most children are ready for preschool between 2½ and 4. Eight everyday signs to look for, what’s typical by age 3, and what your child doesn’t need yet. https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/why-a-7-to-1-ratio-matters.html https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/why-a-7-to-1-ratio-matters.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 New Jersey allows up to 10 three-year-olds per teacher. At Milestones Montessori it’s 7. What a 7:1 child–teacher ratio means for your child’s day. https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/starting-montessori-mid-year.html https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/starting-montessori-mid-year.html Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Missed the fall start? In Montessori, January is a great time to begin. Why mid-year works, what the first weeks look like and how to plan a January start. https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/montessori-vs-daycare.html https://www.milestonesmontessori.us/blog/montessori-vs-daycare.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Montessori preschool or daycare? A plain-language look at how they differ in purpose, classroom, teachers and daily rhythm, and how to choose for your child.