~Gardening with your Little One~ Creating a garden with your child is a fun way to get some fresh air while making a beautiful and safe place for your child to explore. Toddlers love to plant their own seeds and watch them grow! Making sure you pick out the right flowers to plant is the most … [Read more...]
Spring Greetings from the Pre-Primary Class
March 1, 2023 by
Happy spring! There are so many new things going on this season. Hopefully this beautiful weather we've been getting continues so we can have more time outside in the sun :) As we continue into the new year, we have some fun and exciting lessons, crafts, and events happening in the next few … [Read more...]
Spring Greetings from the Infant Class
March 1, 2023 by
Highlights from the past few months have included watching the little ones dance to Ray Charles and Sam Cooke, exposing the infants to books that represent Black children & their families, and watching the infants find peaceful moments by playing with our Tibetan singing bowl. In March, we … [Read more...]
Spring Greetings from the Primary Class
March 1, 2023 by
I am so happy to be starting our spring season in Primary with you and your wonderful children! There are so many new things going on this season both in and out of the classroom. Hopefully, this beautiful weather we've been getting continues so we can spend lots of time outside in the fresh air :) … [Read more...]
March’s Montessori Principle in Action: 2023
March 1, 2023 by
~Singing Helps~ “Singing encourages a child to express their emotions and sharpens their ability to communicate while exercising lip and tongue movement. But one of the biggest benefits of singing is the repeated use of the memory muscle. Learning a piece of information attached to a tune … [Read more...]
February’s Montessori Principle in Action: 2023
February 1, 2023 by
~Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?~ Many children go through their days sleep-deprived. When children do not get enough sleep their actions can be wrongly classified as “behavior problems.” Due to lack of sleep, they may have trouble controlling their emotions. This happens because the part of the … [Read more...]
January’s Montessori Principle in Action: 2023
January 1, 2023 by
~Indoor Play Activities~ “Toddlers thrive when they can run around outdoors and play. According to KidsHealth.org, toddlers between the ages of 12 and 36 months need a minimum of 30 minutes of structured physical activity and a minimum of 60 minutes of free play each day. When cold weather strikes, … [Read more...]
December’s Montessori Principle in Action: 2022
December 1, 2022 by
Montessori themes at home: Winter Conflicts Since the winter holidays are around the corner, children will be receiving a variety of gifts, candies and tokens from loved ones, such as teachers, family and friends. When there is more than one child involved, conflicts can … [Read more...]
November’s Montessori Principle In Action: 2022
November 1, 2022 by
MONTESSORI THEMES AT HOME: Giving Thanks The holiday season is near. This is the time of year where our families get together to play, cook, and most importantly, eat! What a great time to teach your child grace and courtesy skills at the same time. In the Montessori environment, teachers … [Read more...]
October’s Montessori Principle in Action: 2022
October 1, 2022 by
~Creating an Ordered Environment ~ “Having a place for everything, on a child-friendly scale, encourages both independence and self-discipline. Children know where to find what they need, and where to put it when they’re done. An ordered environment also has fewer distractions, allowing … [Read more...]
