The Montessori education was created to help children succeed in their own way, encouraging children to learn through their own natural and creative processes, and absorbing knowledge from their surrounding environment. In the early 20th century, Maria Montessori created the Montessori curriculum in order to cultivate a school environment that encompassed the needs of every…
Isn’t it curious that quite a few people who have gone on to impact the world of technology received an early education that did not include the use of computers? According to an article published by the Montessori Society AMI UK, many of the titans of Silicon Valley attended a Montessori School at some time during their formative…
We all go through various stages as a child, some of us with more success than others. Unfortunately, many education facilities are ill-prepared to help a child mature through these stages. For many of us in the past it was all a part of growing up, though a part we didn’t feel comfortable discussing. Sadly,…
Making the choice to send your child to Montessori School is a rewarding one. Your child benefits from a nurturing, fun, and child-centered environment during the day. Did you know that you can create a Montessori based environment in your home too? These books will help you to understand how to implement the methodology your child benefits…
Young children are full of energy, and are constantly on the move. When they reach the age of attending preschool or elementary school, many parents hear comments from educators that children have a hard time sitting still and doing seatwork. While some may be quick to assign a medical label, consider the possibility that the…
Montessori educational system believes that we can best support our students in exploring their interests and learning more about the world. This impacts every choice we make with our curriculum, including with our grading system. Montessori schools typically use very different grading processes than traditional schools. Rather than relying on an average grading system, where…
Whether you’ve just moved to McLean with a kindergartener or your little one is getting ready for a kindergarten program, choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Since there are so many schools in and around McLean, VA, the search can seem overwhelming at times. The…
No matter what age your child is, it’s never too late to put them in private school. With exposure to premium education with professional staff and activities to fill up your child’s day, private schools can give your child what other schools can’t. If you’re still on the fence about whether your child should attend…
Unlike traditional approaches to classroom management and discipline, the Montessori school approach uses thoughtful guidelines to instruct children’s behavior in the classroom and encourage students to make good choices. At Brooksfield School, we work to provide a safe environment for children to express themselves creatively and engage with a dynamic and challenging academic. We incorporate…
Montessori education is based on a few key principles, the first of which is: Respect the Child. In traditional Montessori environments, children are given the freedom and opportunity to learn by making choices for themselves, with a teacher guiding and observing the students as they learn by doing. By its very nature then, Montessori is…
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