Read this wonderful resource to learn about your child's development and how the Montessori approach responds to changing developmental phases. Michael Olaf also produces catalogs filled with beautiful high quality materials perfect for young children.
http://www.michaelolaf.net/newsaugust2010.html
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Some summer activity ideas...
This summer, we encourage you to explore the outdoors with your children at home and around the community too! Children love to participate in real life activities. Child-sized brooms and watering cans allow children to engage in purposeful activities at home. We like to keep a pail of water filled up for children to fill their watering cans whenever they want, and water the gardens. Another pail with a sponge gives children the option to wash the fence or a table or chair. A pail with a scrub brush invites children to scrub the deck. A squeegee and sponge give children the opportunity to wash the windows. Children take pleasure in these activities of everyday life! Inside, you can keep some bud-vases for your child to make flower arrangements with the flowers growing in your garden.
Children of all ages absorb the sensorial impressions of the great outdoors. Feel the different textures of grasses, soil, sand, and leaves, the warmth of the sun, and the coolness of the water. Smell the various scents of plants and flowers growing around you. Notice the snails, insects, and birds all around. Name the colors you see, count the petals, leaves, stones, or anything around. Older children might begin identifying plants and animals, drawing different leaf shapes or painting different flowers. The world is a treasure box, explore it!
Children of all ages absorb the sensorial impressions of the great outdoors. Feel the different textures of grasses, soil, sand, and leaves, the warmth of the sun, and the coolness of the water. Smell the various scents of plants and flowers growing around you. Notice the snails, insects, and birds all around. Name the colors you see, count the petals, leaves, stones, or anything around. Older children might begin identifying plants and animals, drawing different leaf shapes or painting different flowers. The world is a treasure box, explore it!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
What IS Montessori?
So what exactly IS Montessori anyway? So many want to know!
In a few short words, Montessori is a philosophy of education that meets child development to maximize potential and prepare the child for life.
...and how does that work?...
Montessori environments are specially prepared, child-sized environments, filled with materials for learning about all of life. Practical life, sensorial exploration, language, math, geography, music, art, science, and outdoor education are all a part of each Montessori environment.
Montessori classes have mixed age groups, where children learn in a natural community of learners, mentors, and leaders.
Montessori education is individualized, to meet each child's unique interests.
Respect is the guiding principle for learning and discipline. Respect for the self, respect for others, and respect for the environment all guide each child's learning and our approach to discipline.
Montessori teachers are specially trained to understand human development, to observe carefully, and provide children with the lessons and tools to be engaged, excited, and responsible at just the right stage in each child's development. The teacher training is rigorous, but so rewarding! Montessori teachers love their work.
Children love to explore their world, and make discoveries. They love to participate in real life. They love to grow in their independence and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways. Montessori provides these opportunities and more!
In a few short words, Montessori is a philosophy of education that meets child development to maximize potential and prepare the child for life.
...and how does that work?...
Montessori environments are specially prepared, child-sized environments, filled with materials for learning about all of life. Practical life, sensorial exploration, language, math, geography, music, art, science, and outdoor education are all a part of each Montessori environment.
Montessori classes have mixed age groups, where children learn in a natural community of learners, mentors, and leaders.
Montessori education is individualized, to meet each child's unique interests.
Respect is the guiding principle for learning and discipline. Respect for the self, respect for others, and respect for the environment all guide each child's learning and our approach to discipline.
Montessori teachers are specially trained to understand human development, to observe carefully, and provide children with the lessons and tools to be engaged, excited, and responsible at just the right stage in each child's development. The teacher training is rigorous, but so rewarding! Montessori teachers love their work.
Children love to explore their world, and make discoveries. They love to participate in real life. They love to grow in their independence and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways. Montessori provides these opportunities and more!
Monday, June 14, 2010
2010 Summer Programs
Montessori Scotts Valley is now accepting applications for our 2010 Summer Programs.
Please click here for a form or call us at (831) 439-9313 for more information
Please click here for a form or call us at (831) 439-9313 for more information
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