We recognize that each child comes from a unique cultural background and has a unique set of experiences and perspectives. With our help through Montessori, they can develop a deep appreciation for different cultures and ways of life, and grow to become responsible and compassionate global citizens.
Expecting a new baby is a wonderful and exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming for new parents. With so many choices to make about your child's education and development, it's never too early to start thinking about the best approach for your family. In this article, we explore the Montessori approach to education and how it can benefit your child from infancy through early childhood.
Proficient reading skills set our children up for success on several levels. Cultivating a love of joyful reading provides them with a lifetime of inspiration, entertainment, and knowledge. With our support, children can develop a lifelong love of reading that will enrich their lives in so many ways.
The kindergarten year in a Montessori preschool offers many benefits to children who complete the full 3-year cycle. Children have the opportunity to practice leadership skills, master concepts, develop social and emotional skills, and prepare for the transition to elementary school.
Children love being able to help care for their environment through real and meaningful activities. In the process of helping maintain and care for their classroom and school, children develop a sense of belonging, begin to feel at home, and develop responsibility.
It’s never too early to start teaching our children to embrace diversity. Too often, we falsely imagine that young children do not notice what makes them different from each other. They do notice, and instead of waiting for them to ask questions or gather information on their own, we can be proactive about diversity education.
Visitors who are new to Montessori are often amazed how children of very different sizes and abilities can all be supported and challenged in one classroom. There are many factors but one reason the mix of ages works so well in Montessori is because we have “three-year cycles.”
Memorizing facts is essential to solid numeric understanding as well as preparation for efficiently completing more complicated problems later. As you might imagine, we start this process when children are young, and we use specialized materials to help them feel and envision what the numbers are doing.
Art is a vital form of self-expression, especially for young children. In Montessori, we’re highly sensitive to the various expressive needs of children throughout different stages of development. Explore the role that art plays in Montessori classrooms.
Montessori supports children in becoming independent so they can ultimately be free. In order to be truly free, we need to be able to make our own choices which means having the skills and abilities to then act upon our choices. Without independence, we can’t truly be free.
