Montessori elementary children use play-based learning to master academic skills as well as practical life skills. These skills are the types of activities that are necessary for daily life or contribute to being a more dependable member of the group or community. Learning to hold a broom is a practical life skill, for example, but […]
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Fall Crafts to Teach Thanks at Montessori Preschool
In Montessori preschool, learning to be grateful is an everyday activity, but the fall season is a good time to practice the art and learn about the meaning of Thanksgiving. The leaves are changing colors, mornings are getting chilly, and kids can feel changes coming in the winds. These activities should give you a good […]
How Effective is a Montessori Preschool Education
Authentic Montessori preschool classrooms take a different approach to learning. Because it is based on freedom of movement and allowing children to work at their own pace, some critics have asked whether it is an effective form of education. Where early education is concerned, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Child Development For Montessori preschool […]
Fun Outdoor Activities in the Winter
As temperatures decrease, the chances for your child to discover the wonders of winter increase. Dressed appropriately, winter time is perfect for exploration and fun outdoor activities. Allowing your child to be outdoors is beneficial for your child’s development. Winter provides a sense of wonder. Fun Outdoor Activities Along with using large motor skills, outdoor time allows […]
Indoor Science Activities: Fun with your Preschooler!
It is never too soon for your children to start learning how science works. Preschoolers may require a little help and a lot of supervision when they perform simple science experiments, but watching their efforts produce visible results is a great way to get them interested. The experiments described here require common household ingredients, a little time, […]
Fall Back: Safety Tips for Evening Activities
As the days get shorter, children will be engaged in more evening and nighttime activities. Halloween, for example, will see children roaming neighborhoods and attending festivals by the thousands. For parents, the primary goal is to make sure their kids have a good time and make it home safely when the day is done. Safety in Numbers Children are […]
Healthy Lunch Options you can Make for your Kindergartner
Lunch is an important meal for kindergartners. Research has shown that eating a nutritious lunch gives kids the energy and stamina to get through the rest of the day. This means being better able to focus on classwork and less likely to have emotional issues, along with other positive benefits. For parents, the need for a […]
Summer Reading: Books for Kindergartners
Not only is reading over the summer break a good way to keep children occupied, it also helps them retain information they learned during the school year. Reading stimulates the brain and aids in vocabulary retention and comprehension. Studies have shown that children who do not remain engaged in learning over the summer months may […]
Pool Safety Tips for your Preschooler
It looks like another scorching summer is in the works, so making time for some pool fun probably sounds like a great idea. The disturbing truth is that around 70 children accidentally drown each year, and nearly all of them could have been avoided. Preschoolers naturally expect the adults to keep them safe from all dangers, […]
Educational Games to Play this Summer
Your preschooler may have the notion that learning ends after the school year, but you know that summer vacation just holds a different type of learning for them. There are many ways you can extend their Montessori preschool experience and put together educational games throughout the summer for your child to play. They may not even realize […]