You want the best education for your child — an education that equips your pre-primary or primary child with social and learning skills they need for success in both school and life. 1. The teaching staff isn’t certified. To offer a true Montessori environment, a school needs teachers who are well versed in the Montessori…
6 Clues That Your Child May Not Be Getting an Authentic Montessori Education
A Day in the Life of a Montessori Student
When your child attends a Montessori school, he or she is in good company. According to a 2016 study, over 5,000 schools in the U.S. use the Montessori method — giving your child many educational and personal advantages that will last a lifetime. But what does that advantage look like on a daily basis, as…
7 Back-to-School Tips for Your Montessori Student
As the beginning of the school year rolls around, parents often wonder how best to help their children transition from summer days to the school routine. With all the free time your family has enjoyed, it may seem as though it will be difficult to coax them back into a classroom. But that doesn’t have…
Montessori Architecture: Creating the Best Learning Environment
The right environment can have a powerful, positive effect on a child’s learning process. Young children greatly benefit intellectually, emotionally and socially from safe, responsive and nurturing learning environments. Montessori schools, by their very nature and approach to teaching, create positive, enriching learning environments, which have proven benefits for your child’s educational success. When you’re…
How to Include Montessori Methods in Your Summer Activities
Have you considered the value of encouraging your child to learn, even when school is not in session? Incorporating Montessori methods into your child’s summer activities is a great way to encourage a growing love for learning. And there’s no better time than summer to bring your children outdoors, where the Montessori approach to exploring…
Montessori: As Good As Their Teachers
When choosing a school for your child, one of the most important things to remember is that you are also choosing the teachers. Your child’s education is only as successful as the teachers are successful. Fortunately, with the right school and the right teachers, your child will be well on his or her way to…
Top 10 Traits to Look for in a Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing for your child’s preschool plans. Studies have shown not only that a child’s brain development and capacity for learning begin at birth, but also that those who engage in preschool perform better over time than those who start school in kindergarten. Enrolling your child in preschool is important…
Why is Montessori Best for My Preschool-Age Child?
Studies show that from birth to age 6, children’s brains are developing at a phenomenal rate. They absorb knowledge quickly and easily, and are endlessly curious about life. Maria Montessori called stages of development like this “sensitive periods,” in which children are especially energized to learn. Giving your child many opportunities to explore their world…
Famous Montessori Student Success Stories
When you are considering enrolling your child in a Montessori school, one of the most important questions you’ll have is: Will the Montessori method help prepare my child for lifelong success? In a 2011 article, The Wall Street Journal stated that “the Montessori educational approach might be the surest route to joining the creative elite.”…
Differences between a Montessori School and a Traditional Public School
As a parent, the decision of where to send your child to school is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. It’s especially vital to consider school options when your child is at a young age, when it is often easiest to accustom them to a positive, encouraging environment and get them started…
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