California residents with children enrolled in Montessori preschool or daycare Can file for tax credits on both their state and federal tax returns. Note that these are credits, not deductions, and are applied to the amount you have actually paid in taxes on the federal level and school expenses on your California tax return. California […]
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Fun Educational Websites for Your Preschool Kids
All parents with preschool kids know the need to find fun ways to support their children’s learning. Parents with children in a Montessori preschool have a special interest in engaging their children in active learning consistent with the school experience. If you are interested in fun ways to engage your child in learning while building […]
An Adult’s Role in a Montessori Preschool Environment
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Things to do over the Holiday Break with your Montesorri Preschooler
It is important that Montessori preschool children continue to engage in play-based activities even when they are out for the holiday break. The good news for parents is that this time of year is ideal for sensory games, counting, and other core activities that keep children’s minds sharp and focused on the excitement of learning. […]