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 the environmental consciousness promoted on Earth Day as a fundamental part of its educational philosophy.
“There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all of the life to be found around them in a real forest.” – Dr. Maria Montessori, From Childhood to Adolescence.
At La Prima Casa, we apply the key values of the Montessori method – such as teaching independence and having respect for the child – to our Cosmic Education. We encourage our children to respect the environment while creating a passion for protecting the planet. Every year, we hold an Earth Day Assembly where our students come together in celebration of Planet Earth.
As a parent, you can help your child celebrate the planet at home. Here are the five ways to celebrate Earth Day the Montessori way with creative and educational activities.
Engaging your child in these and other Earth-related activities will teach them at an early age how to love and respect our Planet which will have a positive impact in the long term. As Jane Goodall said, “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
To learn more about Montessori education, please call us at 305-854-8001 and schedule a tour. It will give you a chance to witness the Montessori philosophy in action and see why it is that La Prima Casa alumni consistently move on to Miami’s top schools and gifted programs!
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