The Montessori Approach to Behavior Management

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…

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The Montessori Method: a Proven Learning Experience

When education becomes more than a cookie-cutter curriculum, it develops into a true learning experience. The Montessori Method embodies this idea with a proven system used in diverse cultures across the globe. Focusing on a child’s natural curiosity and desire to learn about their world, Montessori programs create a learning environment like no other. Developed…

Study finds Montessori education improves lifelong well-being

A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology found evidence that confirmed what many educators and researchers already suspected: Children enrolled in Montessori schools generally have higher levels of well-being as an adult. The Montessori method of education, which encourages children to develop a deep-seated love of learning through self-directed activities, has been growing in…

5 Principles that Set Private School Students Up for Success

Created in the early 20th century by Maria Montessori, the Montessori private schooling system has and continues to benefit children across the globe. In the U.S. alone, more than 5,000 public schools currently employ Montessori methods, and private school students are reaping the benefits of this education. Across the board, Montessori children are reported to…

Why You Should Consider Montessori for Elementary Education

Early childhood education, including day care and preschool, has been shown to help children’s emotional, personal, social and economical development. More than two-thirds of four-year-olds and over 40% of three-year-olds were enrolled in preschool in 2005, according to The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). With preschool such a vital part of a child’s…

Back To School 2021

As summer comes to an end and the beginning of the school year quickly approaches, it is time to get your kids ready to head back to school. At Brooksfield School, we want to ensure that students experience as smooth as possible of a transition, so we have compiled some tips and tricks to help…