Christmas Gifts Special Q&A with Melissa Rohan

Send us Fan MailJoin us for a festive and insightful episode of Montessori Mindset as Head of School Melissa Rohan hosts a special Christmas Q&A! In this live conversation, Melissa answers your most frequently asked questions about Montessori education, bilingual learning, adolescent development, parent partnerships, and behind-the-scenes life at Waterfront Academy.Whether you’re a Montessori parent, educator, or simply curious about the method, this episode brings warmth, wisdom, and a touch of holiday joy.🎁 Places to Shop for Your Child’s Gift1. Montessori Services – Practical Montessori materials and child-sized toolshttps://www.montessoriservices.com2. Lovevery – Stage-based play kits designed for early learninghttps://lovevery.com3. Hill’s Kitchen – Local shop for cooking tools and creative kitchen giftshttps://www.hillskitchen.com4. CrunchLabs by Mark Rober – Engineering and STEM subscription boxes for curious kidshttps://www.crunchlabs.com5. Labyrinth Games & Puzzles – Board games, puzzles, and family funhttps://www.labyrinthgames.com6. East City Bookshop – Independent bookstore with children’s favoriteshttps://www.eastcitybookshop.com7. Solid State Books – Community bookstore with a great kids’ sectionhttps://solidstatebooksdc.com8. Catholic All Year by Kendra Tierney – Faith-based gifts and resources for familieshttps://catholicallyear.com9. Waterfront Academy TPT Storefront – Montessori-inspired digital resourceshttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Waterfront-Academy10. Waterfront Academy School Store – Show your support of Waterfront Academy with School Merch. Https://www.waterfrontacademy.org🌟 Experiences for Active & Creative KidsLooking for something beyond toys? Give your child the gift of movement, creativity, and adventure this summer:1. The Little Gym – Build confidence through gymnastics, dance, and fun physical activitieshttps://www.thelittlegym.com2. Joy of Motion – Inspire self‑expression with engaging dance programs for all ageshttps://www.joyofmotion.org3. Camp Aventura – Outdoor exploration, teamwork, and summer adventures in naturehttps://campaventuradc.com4. Miracle Theater – Spark imagination with family‑friendly performances and live showshttps://themiracletheatre.com💙 Give Back While You GiftWaterfront Academy Annual Giving – Support our mission and community while celebrating your childDonate Now: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GTNCPL9C7L58W#ChristmasGiftIdeas #HolidayMagic #ActiveKids #CreativeKids #FamilyFun #MontessoriLife #JoyOfLearning #WaterfrontAcademy #FaithAndCommunity #AnnualGiving #Christmas2025