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4 Engaging Math Activities Perfect for Preschool

December 30, 2022 By WellJourn

Children are never too young to begin learning math concepts. Sorting and counting can begin even before children enter preschool, and will help develop the use of hands and fingers in the process. But children are exposed to math concepts like addition and subtraction early in life as well, and practicing with math-based activities help […]

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5 Interesting Vocabulary Projects for Montessori Elementary School Students

December 30, 2022 By WellJourn

A strong vocabulary is a wonderful thing to possess. It makes colors brighter, vision sharper, sounds louder, and activities more enjoyable. Every day is a perfect time to learn new words, discover the origins of others, and explore the way the world’s languages mix as cultures and communities interact. To demonstrate, here are 5 interesting […]

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Help Your Private Kindergarten Succeed Without Rewards and Punishments

November 30, 2022 By WellJourn

Private kindergarten is a child’s first step into the world of the big kids, and that can lead to unwanted behaviors and learning challenges. In a Montessori environment, the success of the children is very important, and kids are encouraged to learn and grow without using traditional forms of rewards and punishments. Inclusion Builds Interest […]

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Does My Child’s Private Kindergarten Have a Good Approach to Discipline?

November 29, 2022 By WellJourn

Private kindergartens that use the authentic Montessori Method approach discipline– like other aspects of early development– differently than traditional teaching methods. Respect for the child is a primary tenet of Montessori, and it is applied in disciplinary approaches along with another important tenet: grace and courtesy. The idea is that kids will accept responsibility for […]

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Are Montessori Preschool Activities Better than Ordinary Toys?

November 28, 2022 By WellJourn

All Montessori daycare activities are intended to be educational in one way or another, but only authentic Montessori activities provide the full spectrum of interactive learning that is at the foundation of the Montessori Method. Montessori toys are different from ordinary playthings, with crucial characteristics that encourage learning and independent activity. Engaging Activities Authentic Montessori […]

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Is It Better to Start Early Education in an Authentic Montessori Environment?

October 31, 2022 By WSI Reports

Because of the way that Montessori works, the earlier you can get your child into private preschool, the more it will benefit her. This is backed up by over a century of research, which shows us again and again that hands-on, self-directed learning is as effective as it is intuitive. To show why Montessori should […]

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Is Montessori Better Than Traditional Education For Kids With Learning Challenges?

October 31, 2022 By WSI Reports

When Maria Montessori began formulating the Montessori Method, she had been given the task of teaching preschool-aged children who had either been institutionalized or labeled as “unteachable.” She watched how children interacted in a natural, unstructured setting, and used her scientific observations to create the famous prepared environment and her unique methods for helping children […]

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Did Maria Montessori Consider Sleep an Important Part of Childhood Development?

September 28, 2022 By WellJourn

Maria Montessori had some very distinct ideas about sleep and how it affected development. Most of her observations pertained to children of preschool age, but she saw childhood development as a continuing process. According to her observations, Montessori elementary school pupils benefitted from good sleep routines the same as their younger peers. Sleeping Promotes Behavior […]

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4 Strategies Daycare Teachers Use for Handling a Picky Eater

August 31, 2022 By WellJourn

It is important to teach children to eat a large variety of foods starting as early as daycare. In many cases, foods that children refuse to eat turn out to be tasty and fun, but unfamiliarity is displayed as a blanket dislike before the first taste has been taken. Here are some tips used by […]

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Why Are the 5 Core Principles of the Montessori Method Important in Daycare?

August 31, 2022 By WellJourn

From the time your daughter enters daycare through her preschool years, she will be learning based on the 5 core principles of the Montessori Method. Every child deserves the same respect granted to someone else, young children are eager to learn and try new things, children learn specific things at similar stages, each child performs […]

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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 […]

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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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Montessori Daycare Offers Infant Care Options For Every Household

July 18, 2022 By WellJourn

Montessori infant care is the best time to introduce your children to the Montessori Method. Maria Montessori recognized that children are eager to discover information about their world as soon as they are born, so the earlier children can be introduced to this powerful learning strategy the faster and easier it will be for them […]

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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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