Multi-age · Ages 3–6 · Full 36-week program
One Family, Many Stages: A 36-Week Multi-Age Learning and School-Readiness Journey
One family rhythm. Two developmental pathways. Thirty-six weeks of learning that belongs in real life.
- One shared weekly invitation, with a Little Explorers pathway and a Creative Scholars pathway
- Four quarters, each closing with a family review rather than a child assessment
- Built for households where siblings are at different stages
- Everyday household materials, aligned to early learning standards
Created by Sandra Petersen, M.Ed. · Montessori-informed · ages 3 to 6 together
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is this for?
Families raising children at more than one stage at once — typically a 3 to 5 year old and a 5 to 6 year old in the same home. Each week gives you one shared activity with two pathways, so you run the routine once.
How is this different from One Family, Many Stages Playbook?
That playbook is the free introduction. This is the full 36-week journey, organized into four quarters with weekly overviews, prepare and practice lessons, and a reflection record for every week.
Is anyone being compared?
No. Every reflection is a family systems review, not a child assessment. The quarter reviews ask what became easier, calmer or more connected — never who is ahead.
What if my children are further apart in age?
The pathways are written by developmental stage rather than by birthday, so you choose the entry point that fits each child.
