top of page
Search

Top Ten Tips for Tranquil Transitions with Toddlers
Why Transitions Can Be Stressful for Toddlers From the moment toddlers wake up, their day is a series of transitions—many of which are...
PCA Staff
4 days ago3 min read
0 views
0 comments


Addressing Aggression in Children: Strategies for Parents
Understanding Aggressive Behavior Regardless of how peaceful, loving, supportive, empathetic, patient, and kind we are as parents,...
PCA Staff
Mar 203 min read
2 views
0 comments


How Leadership Helps Children Cope with Emotional Ups and Downs
Understanding Emotional Outbursts in Young Children Young children are naturally emotional, and understandably so. They have limited...
PCA Staff
Mar 63 min read
7 views
0 comments


Striking a Balance between Praise and Self-Motivation
“Am I praising my child too much and inflating their ego?” “Am I withholding compliments and risking their self-esteem?” These are common...
PCA Staff
Feb 203 min read
4 views
0 comments


Bedtime Routines for Toddlers: The “Why”
If you’ve ever spent time with a tired toddler, you know the impact of insufficient sleep. 😴 Cranky, contrary, and miserable—these are...
PCA Staff
Feb 62 min read
12 views
0 comments


Potty Training: Easy as 1-2-3!
Ok, maybe not as easy as 1-2-3, but we do offer three key strategies to help parents and children navigate this challenging phase. Potty...
PCA Staff
Jan 233 min read
15 views
0 comments


The Importance of Art for Children
Art is more than an afternoon activity or colorful pictures on a page; it’s a transformative experience that opens up a world for...
PCA Staff
Nov 13, 20243 min read
28 views
0 comments

Philadelphia Chinese Academy 2024 Open Houses
Philadelphia Chinese Academy invites you to discover our Mandarin Immersion Montessori school! Our Open House will take place on...
PCA Staff
Oct 22, 20241 min read
38 views
0 comments

Art Story Philly's "Legendary Creatures in the Ancient World" tour at the Penn Museum
Philadelphia Chinese Academy is excited to share with you an awesome tour that will be hosted by one of our own PCA parents Florence this...
nikki25035
Nov 10, 20231 min read
39 views
0 comments


The Magic of the Child, the Teacher and the Prepared Environment
"The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I didn't exist." - Maria Montessori...
nikki25035
Oct 18, 20221 min read
62 views
0 comments


Philadelphia Chinese Academy Open House (August 2022)
Philadelphia Chinese Academy invites you to discover our expanded Mandarin immersion Montessori school location! Our Open House will be...
nikki25035
Aug 2, 20221 min read
73 views
0 comments


BrainTree Language
Looking for Mandarin Chinese songs that your child will love? Braintree Language presents its first Mandarin Chinese music album, "A...
Donnabel Agravante
May 8, 20221 min read
80 views
0 comments

Why Educate Children 5 or Younger?
Some experts suggest that “the sooner the better” for early childhood education. There is no silver bullet for a lifetime of personal and...
Donnabel Agravante
Apr 10, 20221 min read
39 views
0 comments

Why the Montessori Environment uses Guided Play to Foster Learning
A Montessori classroom is organized so that each section of the classroom and each topic has a different set of learning objectives....
Donnabel Agravante
Apr 4, 20222 min read
40 views
0 comments

A Parent's Guide to Montessori Books
Are you looking to learn about the Montessori Method? Check out these books: The Essential Montessori: An Introduction to the Woman, the...
Donnabel Agravante
Mar 20, 20224 min read
34 views
0 comments

What Teachers Wishes Parents Know
Wondering how to help your child? As we gear up for our Spring parents night and parent/teacher conferences, this article covers some...
Donnabel Agravante
Mar 13, 20221 min read
31 views
0 comments

Philadelphia Chinese Academy Open House 2022
Philadelphia Chinese Academy invites you to discover a Mandarin immersion Montessori school! Our Open House is Saturday, March 26 from...
nikki25035
Mar 4, 20221 min read
38 views
0 comments

How to Make a Meditation Jar
Many parents want to teach their kids mindfulness and meditation. This project is fantastic for teaching kids meditation or just calming...
Donnabel Agravante
Feb 27, 20221 min read
34 views
0 comments

What is Freedom Within Limits?
What are the Limits of a Montessori Classroom? There are three ground rules of the Montessori classroom: 1. Respect for oneself- In the...
Donnabel Agravante
Feb 20, 20221 min read
69 views
0 comments

The Montessori Parent
The key to a successful Montessori home is fostering independence in your child. No matter what stage of life, a family should strive for...
Donnabel Agravante
Feb 6, 20221 min read
21 views
0 comments
bottom of page