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I think it is safe to say we all want optimistic/hopeful/positive/grateful children. How is this taught? How can we train their minds to see the go...

Budget-Friendly Activities for Home Learning At Sprout we recognize that it can be challenging to find Montessori-inspired activities within a cert...

Explore our Value-Grade collection.    What does it mean when one of our items are listed as 'Value-Grade'? Value-Grade Products are made f...

The Montessori Method is all about practical life skills. Practical activities are ones that are a part of everyday life. Your children observe yo...

Our Montessori floor bed offers benefits rooted in Maria Montessori's teachings. Its low height allows children to easily access their bed, promoting self-regulation of sleep and fostering independence. This encourages self-confidence and turns the bedroom into a learning environment, making home the perfect place to introduce this Montessori-inspired bed.

Despite the conventional wisdom of moving manufacturing overseas, Sprout decided to to remain entirely based in the U.S. Listen to our CEO, Clark D...

With uncertainty and worry abroad during this outbreak of COVID-19, we want you, our supporters, to know how much we love and appreciate you! We ho...

As local conditions due to COVID-19 regulate outdoor play, it is important to find safe ways for children to burn-off their energy indoors. The Cli...

Valentine’s Day stirs many memories―from public school classroom parties to couples celebrating successful relationships. However, this annual holi...

We’ve found that, instead of child-proofing the house, making our spaces child-friendly to our toddler has increased autonomy and reduced stress for everyone in our home. Our kitchen is no exception, and there are many ways to make room for “yes space” in your kitchen, as well.

We recently asked a lot of you what the biggest challenge was for getting your kids outside to play. We got a huge variety of responses, but a few ...

Children who are welcomed into the kitchen and invited to participate will develop a sense of place and belonging within the family structure and a feeling of purpose in helping out and taking on responsibilities or doing household chores. When kids are allowed try new recipes or experiment with flavors, they expand their creativity and develop a willingness to tackle challenges. The more of these connections we make with our children, the more confident they feel in their abilities. And when we include our children in the things we are doing, we send the message that they are important, that they are capable, and that we value their work and their input.