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Why is Music and Movement an Important Part of a Montessori Preschool?

August 31, 2022 By WellJourn

An authentic Montessori preschool classroom has much to gain from music and movement activities. Interactive activities of this type address a wide range of early developmental skills, promote better speech, improve vocabulary, and more. Some activities even incorporate math concepts or other academic information to round out the benefits completely. Motor Skill Development Fine motor […]

Filed Under: Educational Activities Tagged With: Montessori daycare, Montessori Elementary School, Montessori Kindergarten, montessori preschool, Montessori preschools

3 Summer Activities to Engage Preschool Children

July 19, 2022 By WellJourn

Research shows that private kindergarten children who continue to be engaged in thought-provoking activities during the summer months have better retention of concepts they learned through the school year. To this end, these simple science experiments are carefully concealed in activities that will amaze and engage children over and over again during their summer break. […]

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What Are the Supporting Philosophies of the Montessori Method?

July 18, 2022 By WellJourn

The Montessori Method is based on 5 guiding principles that were established to assist private kindergarten children in their development. More than an educational philosophy, these principles are the foundation of a child-centered approach to teaching children how to be conscientious, participating members of the class, home, and community. Respect for Individuals Respect for the […]

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How Is Gratitude A Routine Part of a Private Kindergarten Education?

June 27, 2022 By WellJourn

Your child’s private kindergarten is dedicated to the total development of a child’s mind, body, academic, and social skills. To this end, Maria Montessori made Grace and Courtesy a cornerstone of the Montessori Method. Her observations led to the belief that children are as deserving of praise, courtesy, and respect as anyone else, and that […]

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What Are the Best Math Concepts for Private Kindergarten Students to Learn?

June 24, 2022 By WellJourn

One of the differences between Montessori kindergarten and traditional public schools is that traditionally educated students are still learning to count up to 10 when they begin kindergarten but have already mastered counting on their fingers in Montessori preschool. In Montessori kindergarten, children are already moving away from sorting and simple counting and should be […]

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What Can I Do To Help My Montessori Infant Care Son Learn About Cultural Diversity?

June 22, 2022 By WellJourn

Introducing cultural diversity in a Montessori infant care program makes a lot of sense because small children have not learned to be biased toward cultures or races. Preserving that natural belief that “people are people” makes it easier for children to embrace and learn from cultural diversity throughout their lives. Where We Come From Montessori […]

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3 Ways That Using Scissors Benefit Preschool Children

May 16, 2022 By WellJourn

A pair of scissors may not seem like a candidate for a great developmental tool, but they provide Montessori preschool children with an opportunity to hone a variety of skills that are vital to early childhood development. To show how well-suited they are to the purpose, we will take a brief look at some important […]

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4 Important Qualities That Indicate A Good Montessori School

May 16, 2022 By WellJourn

A private preschool has traits that are not as common in traditional public school settings– if they can be found there at all. Montessori doesn’t have rows of generic desks, for example, nor does a Montessori teacher spend the day offering cookie-cutter lectures or forcing children to keep up or get left out. To show […]

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5 Key Points About The Parents’ Role in a Montessori Education?

May 16, 2022 By WellJourn

Your child’s Montessori daycare is more like an educational cooperative than a traditional public school. Parents play a vital role in the Montessori Method, and how well they incorporate Montessori into the home will have an impact on how readily this form of education can provide exceptional results. The Trinity of the Montessori Method A […]

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What Is The Relationship Between Developing Fine Motor Skills and Handwriting?

April 26, 2022 By WellJourn

Montessori daycare is where children should be introduced to the idea of writing, but the process begins even earlier, by developing the muscles and coordination necessary to grip and use a crayon or pencil. During the first few years, developing fine motor skills is a critical part of education, because those skills affect all other […]

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