As the summer days begin to wane, the anticipation of a new school year lingers in the air. As a parent of a young child attending a Montessori school, you may feel this transition is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Montessori education is all about fostering independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. So, how can you best support your little …
Are Montessori Elementary Students Ahead of the Curve?
Elementary children (6-12 years old) are highly social and group oriented. The most important developments that occur at this stage of life are social, emotional and intellectual. New Research Shows Montessori Elementary Students May Be Ahead of the Curve in Intellectual and Social Development Montessori Elementary students may actually be ahead of the curve in intellectual and social development, new …
Montessori Earth Day Activities for Kids
Coming up on April 22, Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to get young children excited about our Planet and inspire them to take action in protecting it. Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. It was first celebrated in spring 1970 as a way to force environmental issues onto the national agenda. Montessori embraces …
Montessori Gift Ideas You Can Make At Home
As the Festive season is upon us, this week we would like to share a few of our Montessori gift ideas that are easy to follow and will bring lots of fun for all. Holiday Season is the perfect time to practice Montessori principals at home. Making homemade holiday gifts with your children teaches them something that store-bought gifts can’t: time …
Montessori Flower Arranging For Toddlers
How To Bring Montessori Into Your Home With Flower Arranging. Bringing Montessori into your home doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With just a little preparation, you can easily practice Montessori principles with your child at home every day. Doing so will be an invaluable bridge that will ease your young student’s transition back to school and reinforce what …
5 Back To School Tips For Your Montessori Child
Is it that time already? The new academic year is around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome our children back in the Montessori classroom! To make the transition nice and smooth, here are the five back to school tips that we put together to help you and your child feel more confident and prepared when returning to school …
Supporting Cultural Diversity In The Montessori Classroom
At La Prima Casa we take great pride in supporting cultural diversity and peace education in the Montessori classroom. When Dr. Maria Montessori opened her first school, one of her goals was to foster peace and international understanding. The best way to do that was through education, she thoughtfully concluded. “This is education, understood as a help to life; an …
The Montessori Habit: How Routines Help in Educational Development
As adults, we often think of routine as something dull or boring. However, young children are different. Studies show that following a consistent routine in a daily life allows children to become more confident and independent. Routine also helps improve children’s educational performance by giving them a sense of “what comes next.” When children know their routine, they will often …
How to Encourage Creative Development In Your Child The Montessori Way
Unlike traditional schools, the Montessori method takes a different approach to creativity. By placing a premium on hands-on experience, self-instructed learning, critical thinking and analysis, the Montessori philosophy encourages creative development. It’s hard to overstate the importance of creativity. Creative thinking is an invaluable skill that helps both imagine original ideas or solutions and move beyond barriers when it comes …
Why Enrolling In A Montessori School Is Right For Your Child
Montessori schools offer children a unique educational opportunity that can bring many long-term benefits. From 6 months old up to the age of 9, Montessori programs are designed to raise confident, independent thinkers who are well prepared to succeed in tomorrow’s new world. Here is how Montessori educational experience, including the programs at La Prima Casa, can help benefit your …