The Early Education Knowledge Center
Original, research-based guides for parents, teachers and schools — written by the LittleMonts education board. No fluff, no filler: every article solves a real problem.
What Is Montessori Practical Life? 25 Activities You Can Start at Home Today
A practical guide to Montessori Practical Life: what it is, why it builds independence and focus, and 25 age-sorted activities using things you already own.
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist: The 12 Skills That Matter Most (and How to Build Each One)
An educator's kindergarten readiness checklist — the 12 skills teachers actually look for, why academics are not first, and simple ways to build each skill at home.
Fine Motor Skills by Age: Milestones, Red Flags, and 30 Fun Activities (0–6 Years)
A paediatrician's guide to fine motor development: age-by-age milestones from 0–6, warning signs worth checking, and 30 play activities that build hand skills.
AI in Early Childhood Education: A Practical, Hype-Free Guide for Parents and Teachers
What AI can and cannot do for young learners: real classroom uses, safety rules, screen-time balance, and how to evaluate AI learning apps for children.
Choosing a Montessori School: 15 Questions That Reveal Whether It's Authentic
'Montessori' isn't trademarked — quality varies wildly. Ask these 15 questions on your school tour to tell authentic programs from Montessori-in-name-only.
How We Designed LittleMonts: Building an AI Learning Platform Children Actually Love
Inside the design of an AI-powered learning platform for kids: adaptive learning, voice AI tutors, child-friendly UX principles, safety-first AI, and the lessons any educator or builder can borrow.
Put the research into practice
LittleMonts turns these principles into 1,000+ voice-guided activities, stories, worksheets and games for ages 0–12.
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