When your child enters kindergarten, he or she is beginning an amazing academic journey that will take them through elementary, middle school, high school graduation, and beyond. Kindergarten is so foundational to how a child perceives school that it can determine a student’s success for years to come. So, it’s no surprise that many parents…
Comparing Kindergarten? Here’s How Montessori Beats Traditional Classes
10 Signs of a Great Montessori School for Your Preschooler
Starting a child off on the path to joyful discovery and a lifelong love of learning starts young. The sooner your son or daughter experiences educational success, social development, and appreciation for their environment, the more likely they are to excel. No wonder parents take such care to choose the perfect school for their pre-Kindergarten…
How STEM and Montessori Work Together
Today’s parents know that an education that prepares their children for success in life involves much more than the 3Rs — reading, writing and arithmetic. These days, a few other things children need exposure to for academic success include studying tech and engineering, even the arts, commonly referred to as STEM or STEAM programs. And…
Montessori Teacher Secrets: How We Guide Your Child to Love Learning
The love of learning is a powerful gift to give any child. And one of the greatest benefits of enrolling your child in an authentic Montessori classroom is the way it enriches your son or daughter’s learning experience. The students who attend Primary Montessori Day School come out of our classes with more than skills...
How Primary Montessori Includes Parents in Their Child’s Education
As a parent, you have the unique opportunity to play a valuable, impactful role in the education of your child. In our experience, Montessori parents care deeply about their son or daughter’s academic, social, and emotional growth. That’s why a Montessori education is so appealing to parents. We have a lot to contribute to your…
20 Vital Reasons to Keep Your Child in Montessori for Kindergarten
Many people think of kindergarten as a child’s first year of school. But for Montessori preschool students, kindergarten is their third year of education. This unique “Leadership Year” or “Capstone Year” is the culmination of the growth, exploration, and independence your preschool-aged child has already gained. By this point, your child has made friends and…
4 Reasons an Accredited Montessori School Benefits Your Child’s Education
Choosing the right school for your son or daughter is one of the most important issues that parents in the Rockville, Maryland area face. Even at a young age, children can benefit from learning social, academic, and life skills that equip them for long-term success. Montessori schools are an excellent solution for this — as…
Secrets to a Productive Montessori Parent-Teacher Meeting
One of the most important elements of ensuring your child enjoys a successful education is the involvement of you—the parent. Your active engagement in your son’s or daughter’s learning plays as much of a key role in their growth and development as the Montessori teacher’s does. So, when it is time for parent-teacher meetings, it’s…
6 Ways to Recognize an Authentic Montessori School for Your Child
A school that follows authentic Montessori standards is proven to produce savvy, self-assured, passionate children who love learning for a lifetime. But not all schools that say they’re Montessori are authentic in applying the time-tested Montessori technique. So, if you’re considering a Montessori pre-school, primary school, or elementary school for your son or daughter, it’s…
5 Montessori Ways to Help Your Child Move from Early Childhood to Elementary Classrooms
As a parent, you’ve no doubt noticed how small changes in your child’s environment can surprise them. Even we adults need to get used to changes in our lives. Our children are no different. As they transition from early childhood to elementary age, they will be learning many new things about the world that require…