Your Montessori preschool is known as a Children’s House because it is an environment dedicated to young people. The furniture is chosen to match child-sized bodies, decorations are placed for the convenience of the children, and the adults play a specific role in helping children learn at their own pace and in their own way. […]
5 Reasons a Cooking Class Makes a Great Date Night
The hardest part of a date is often not asking someone out or even scheduling a date night into your busy schedule. The hardest part is usually planning the date itself. Do you try and plan a large group cooking class or a private cooking party? If it’s a new relationship, this could set the […]
The Importance of the Kindergarten Year in Montessori School
Your child’s Montessori preschool uses what is known as a 3-year cycle for instructing children. This refers to the mixed-age groupings used in the classroom and underscores the importance of the kindergarten year. To illustrate how important the third year of the cycle is, consider some of the factors children are influenced by during their […]
Spring Crafts for Your Montessori Preschooler
Young children are often excited by the changes they see in the world. This makes springtime especially interesting for preschoolers and early elementary age children. Spring is a perfect time to engage your Montessori preschool age child in craft activities that engage their senses and growing awareness of the changes that come with the seasons. […]
The importance of family meals with your Montessori Preschooler
Mealtimes are special times in Montessori preschool. An open and sharing mealtime fosters communication and promotes a sense of equality. The same is true of family meals, and the importance of sharing time together at mealtime cannot be understated or overemphasized. Inclusion Family meals create a sense of inclusion for Montessori preschool children. You can […]
Cooking for a Cause- Team Building Event Idea
Food is one of the basic needs of all human beings, but thousands of people in the U.S. cannot afford even one meal a day. When your team wants to do something “extra” for the local community, you may want to consider a charitable team building program. Cooking for a Cause program is one such […]
Transitioning from an In-Home Daycare to a Montessori Preschool Environment
Maria Montessori believed that children should start developing critical social and academic skills as early as possible. Ideally, this means enrolling in a Montessori environment as an infant, but you can help her transition from home daycare to a Montessori preschool by preparing for the change before it happens. Visit the School Take your daughter […]
Encouraging Self Directed Play for Your Montessori Preschooler
Self-directed play is one of the fundamental elements of the Montessori method of education for preschoolers. Self-directed play and hands-on learning allows kids to make creative choices, while their highly-trained teachers guide the process and offer age-appropriate activities. In this form of play, children get to learn through their own experience and at their own […]
The 6 Most Important Aspects to Consider in a Montessori Preschool
Choosing a Montessori preschool for your children involves understanding what authentic Montessori is all about. Because the name is not trademarked, some private schools use the name but function much differently. Some key points to look for in Montessori preschools include: Training and AccreditationAuthentic Montessori preschools are accredited by the AMI. Because Montessori is child-centric, […]
5 Alternatives to Tomato Sauce for Your Pizza
While tomato sauce is the classic base for pizza, that doesn’t mean you can’t explore all the tasty options available to you. Next time you order pizza in Walnut Creek, see if any of these tomato sauce alternatives are on the menu and give them a try. If they aren’t for you, that’s alright, you’ll […]