As technology becomes an increasingly common part of family life, new research continues to examine how it affects young children’s development. A recent study by economists Karina Colombo and Elisa Failache examined the impact of expanded high-speed internet access on young children. The researchers found that greater lifetime exposure to high-speed internet was associated with […]
The Future Belongs to Children Who Can Think, Communicate, and Lead If you asked parents twenty years ago what they wanted most from their child’s education, many would have answered, “Strong academics.” Today, while academic excellence remains essential, many families are asking a different question: “Will my child be prepared for the world they will […]
Spending extended time outside is more than fresh air and play. When children are immersed in nature on a regular basis, they develop stronger attention spans, improved problem-solving skills, and greater resilience. Natural environments invite curiosity and open-ended exploration, allowing children to learn through direct experience rather than passive instruction. At American River Montessori, we […]
American River Montessori Director, Deborah Doss, was appointed by Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, 12, 2026. Deborah Doss was appointed to a second term on the state mandated Local Child Care Planning and Development Council, Sacramento. The Early Childhood expert serves as Chair of the Council, and supports the council on assessing the child care […]
Beyond our continued growth as both an International Baccalaureate Candidate School and a nurturing Montessori environment, we are expanding the way children learn by investing in something deeply powerful: children learning with and from one another. Imagine two young children sitting side by side, sharing a book, their imaginations wide open. One child pauses at […]
At American River Montessori, we are proud to share an important milestone in our school’s journey: we are now an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School through the International Baccalaureate Organization. This reflects our deep commitment to providing a high-quality, inquiry-based education that begins in the earliest years of learning and supports long-term academic and […]
CLASS in Action: Measuring What Really Matters The Interactions in a Classroom …And How CLASS Supports Teachers Research has long confirmed what many educators know in their hearts: the interactions between children and their teachers play a direct and powerful role in children’s learning and development. The CLASS tool (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) was developed to measure these critical […]
Why Interactions Matter: From Graduate Research to the CLASS Tool While earning my master’s degree in Child Development, I had the privilege of being advised and taught by Dr. Lynda Stone—an expert in teacher-child interactions with decades of research in the field. Her work inspired me to conduct my own research on how teachers interact […]
What Is Considered a Small Class Size, Anyway? When I think of a small class size, I think of thirteen students. In my experience, this number creates the ideal setting for quality learning to take place. Research backs this up. A well-known study from Tennessee conducted in the 1980s found that smaller class sizes led […]
The STEAM Summer Program 2025 Unlock your child’s creativity and curiosity this summer at American River Montessori! Is your child aged 4-6? Give them the chance to explore, experiment, and thrive with our STEAM Summer Camp Program at ARM! WHAT’S IN STORE? Hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. A safe, engaging environment for […]