Nurturing confident, curious learners from the very beginning.
Offering Montessori programming and services that help parents, caregivers, and educators foster the young child's love for exploration and inspire lifelong curiosity.
CHILD/Caregiver Classes
Enhanced Child Development, Increased Caregiver Knowledge, Community Building
Guiding Growth classes are a nurturing environment designed to foster each child's natural curiosity and development while providing adults with valuable insights into early childhood education.
Workshops
Increased Caregiver Knowledge, Practical Real-Life Application, Customized to Staff or Family Interest
Our interactive workshops will introduce staff or parents/caregivers to the Montessori approach for children (birth to 3 years old) and offer a deeper dive into specific developmental topics and practices.
Consultations
Individualized Home or Classroom Support, Educator Guidance and Support, Classroom/Program Planning
Our experienced Montessori-trained staff are available to offer additional support to families, educators, or schools. Our consultations range in focus from observing classroom flow and dynamics to offer feedback or solutions, to developmental questions and support, to program logistics, planning, and development. Offered in person or virtually.
child/caregiver class Testimonial
Our family is grateful for the Guiding Growth program, which provides a nurturing, supportive community for families and caregivers of infants. Jessica and Laura have prepared a beautiful environment that meets the changing developmental needs of the infants. What a joy this year has been to observe the infants grow, interact, and reach milestones at their own pace. They learn so much by observing and enjoying time with one another. - Mary Santelman (grandparent in caregiver class)
Professional Development Testimonial
Guiding Growth provided a two-hour training to 250 staff across 12 schools over Zoom. That format is inherently challenging, but even with those factors, Guiding Growth proved to be engaging, professional, and presented ideas that inspired and informed. The presentation was incredibly valuable and offered practical information based on research-based theories, nestled within the extensive experience of the presenters. - Jessica Ostrov, Regional Director of Montessori Education for Endeavor Schools in Minnesota
