When observing a Montessori classroom, you may see children preparing fruit for snack, folding laundry, or even making candles. You might ask yourself, “Is there a point to this activity?”, or “Is this helping my child learn?”. The answer to both questions is yes. What you are seeing is called Practical Life, a cornerstone of the Montessori experience, and it lays the foundation for academic learning.
Read MoreWhat a great first week of school! After a quiet summer of planning it is exciting to have the children back in the building. There are new faces throughout and everyone seems to be settling in beautifully. The beginning of our school year is rich with opportunities to engage with new and returning families, to learn […]
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