Learning is a natural process: true learning cannot be forced or dictated. That is why our Montessori classrooms are purposely designed and our teachers are specially trained to capitalize on the power of teachable moments…the moment when a child is ready, eager and open to discovery. This requires keen observation skills and child development expertise…
Aha! Moment
It was an ordinary day in the classroom, when suddenly “You’ve got it!” said a teacher to a grinning child. The boy’s expression was priceless: part surprise, part joy, and pure pride. These are cherished moments for teachers, fueling our passion and love for teaching. The road to Aha! Moments is not the same for…
Words of wisdom
It’s not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can’t tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. — Joyce…
Summer is for Learning
Learning doesn’t stop because “school is out”. Just the opposite, summer is the perfect time for a relaxed and creative approach to enhancing a child’s learning experience. Adults and children both can benefit from flexible routines, purposeful play and exploring new outdoor environments together. Our Montessori Summer Camp sprinkles in a little geography, music and…
Hands
Summer Vacation — Time to Get Outside
Reinforcing the importance of the outside environment to the child’s development; and giving him a greater appreciation of nature and the role he plays in sustaining it for the next generations.
Morning Messages
Our Elementary children begin their mornings by writing a “morning message,” which they copy from the board into their journals. The role of these messages is two-fold: one is to impart little gems of wisdom to help build the characters of our growing young minds and the other is to help them build their handwriting…
“I Think So”
The benefits of Montessori education continue to be documented in scholarly journals, scientific studies, and parental groups worldwide. Montessori classroom strategies are being implemented in more private and public school settings each year. The reason is clear: Montessori teaches children to think. Gone are the days of children simply memorizing facts. Our ever-changing world requires…
Avid Readers
Our Montessori children have a great love for books. They joyfully gaze at each page, anticipating the next. They read individually, in pairs and in groups. They love to be read to, and younger children especially appreciate when older classmates read to them. It is a beautiful sight to observe children reading together! The skill…
Concrete to Abstract Reasoning
One of the most exciting aspects of our Montessori classroom is that it brings abstract concepts to life in a manner that is fun and makes sense to the children. Concepts such as length, diameter, temperature, tone, texture, quantity and more are presented using specific materials to isolate the quality. Children use concrete educational materials…
