How to Prepare a Shy Child for Montessori Kindergarten
Many kindergarteners find it difficult to come out of their shells in their new classroom setting, even when they are coming from a preschool class where they were able to socialize with other children and teachers. Perhaps they worry because their new Montessori private kindergarten class is bigger than their preschool class or because it […]
The Importance of Cultural Diversity in Daycare
The convention of diversity comes in many shapes and forms. From race to religion, from gender to culture or physical abilities, we are all brought into this world with a host of differences that make us unique. Practicing and being aware of diversity is a useful practice in almost every area of our lives. Because […]
Summer Reading: Getting Your Kindergartner Organized
When you think of organization in the classroom, your mind may wander to pencil cases and assignment trackers. You may think that convincing your kindergartener of the importance of keeping a neat backpack is a futile effort. However, planting seeds of organization in your child’s school life can be made simple by infusing your daily […]
Helping Your Child Transition from Daycare to Montessori
For most young children, change is a difficult but necessary part of life. Change is happening all around them all the time, from transitioning from grade to grade, to learning to roll with changes in daily schedules. While it is not easy for young children to transition with a changing environment, we know that the […]
What Age is Right to Begin a Montessori Education?
When deciding where to enroll their young children in school, parents often have many of the same questions. One of the most commonly asked questions when exploring the idea of entering their child into a Montessori school is, “What is the best age for a child to begin a Montessori education?” Several factors play into […]
Fun Summer Snacks for Preschoolers
As a parent to a preschooler, you probably know that snack time is an important part of your every day. We all require healthy foods to fuel us, but young children especially rely on snack time to feed their growing brains, helping them to explore and create more readily. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children […]
Teaching Self-Regulation to Preschoolers
Young children in preschool are in a brilliant stage of rapid brain development. These quick changes pave the way for the growth of self-regulation skills. Working on self-regulation skills in preschool is an investment for the student in the long run since self-regulation is proven to lead to success in later stages. A child’s ability […]
Getting Your Child Prepared for Kindergarten
The kindergarten classroom is a world of firsts for many children. From new friends, to new routines and lessons, these young learners are growing fast and adapting to tremendous changes every day. Whether your child attended preschool in a Montessori program or a more standard program, they most likely have been given some tools to […]
The Philosophies Behind Montessori
Dr. Maria Montessori said, “Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.” Dr. Montessori acted on this sentiment by developing an educational philosophy based on a model of human development. In Montessori elementary school, students work at their own speed and their own level, on an interrelated curriculum that permits students […]
5 Major Differences Between Montessori and Traditional Preschool
When determining where to send your preschooler to school, it is important to know what your options are. There are several preschool types with varying philosophies, from traditional preschool programs or religious programs to parent co-ops or Montessori. Montessori education is based on an Italian-inspired schooling approach. Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, this philosophy allows […]
