Kids School FAQ
In the Montessori classroom, almost all learning is hands-on. Math begins with detecting patterns and sequences, and as children grow older, they begin to learn how numbers interact with each other. Then they begin to notice how present math is in their everyday lives.
The first math materials are in the sensorial part of the classroom. These include the Pink Tower and Bead Frame. At first glance, they may seem more like toys than math work. But watching a child learn to use the Pink Tower reveals that not only are they learning to sequence and grade objects by size, but they are also learning fine motor skills and how to follow directions.
Children are taught to write before they are taught to read, as it is a direct preparation for reading. Montessori observed that children are born with the skills needed and the desire to learn how to speak and communicate through language, and therefore language learning is instinctive at an early age. Children also learn to read and understand through listening activities, and they learn to write with hands-on materials.
The first math materials are in the sensorial part of the classroom. These include the Pink Tower and Bead Frame. At first glance, they may seem more like toys than math work. But watching a child learn to use the Pink Tower reveals that not only are they learning to sequence and grade objects by size, but they are also learning fine motor skills and how to follow directions.
Children are taught to write before they are taught to read, as it is a direct preparation for reading. Montessori observed that children are born with the skills needed and the desire to learn how to speak and communicate through language, and therefore language learning is instinctive at an early age. Children also learn to read and understand through listening activities, and they learn to write with hands-on materials.
There is a significant amount of research demonstrating the cognitive benefits of teaching cursive writing to young children. See this article. When a preschool child begins learning cursive, it requires them to recruit and train fine motor skills that writing in print or the use of a touchscreen device do not. The act of connecting letters together in cursive helps children understand how words are made. In addition, the gentle, swooping lines used to make cursive letters are more natural to children of this age to learn than straight, rigid strokes. Children who first learn to read print often have trouble with letter recognition, but with cursive writing there is very little confusion between, say, b and p or d and q. Once children have already mastered writing and identifying words, the transition to print is often graceful.
The purpose of the Montessori method is not only to educate the individual, but also to nurture the growing child who will one day play an important role in our society.
Montessori fosters the child’s innate passion for discovery and the ability to satisfy their curiosity through materials in the environment prepared. As the child learns that they contain the power to find knowledge, they build an inner confidence that will allow them to continue as a self-directed learner throughout their life. Indeed, as the saying goes, Montessori exemplifies the principle of “Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day; teach him to fish and he’ll eat forever.”
Montessori recognizes that children also develop physically, socially and emotionally, discovering their innate capabilities and the kind of impact they can and will have on the world around them. By interacting with a community within the classroom, children work with, help, and learn from others on a daily basis. Because students are given personal responsibilities and begin their paths to self-discovery and growth by learning to assess “What am I interested in?” and “What am I good at?”
Choosing Montessori for your child will benefit her future academic success as well as help develop the fullest potential in other facets of life.
Montessori fosters the child’s innate passion for discovery and the ability to satisfy their curiosity through materials in the environment prepared. As the child learns that they contain the power to find knowledge, they build an inner confidence that will allow them to continue as a self-directed learner throughout their life. Indeed, as the saying goes, Montessori exemplifies the principle of “Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day; teach him to fish and he’ll eat forever.”
Montessori recognizes that children also develop physically, socially and emotionally, discovering their innate capabilities and the kind of impact they can and will have on the world around them. By interacting with a community within the classroom, children work with, help, and learn from others on a daily basis. Because students are given personal responsibilities and begin their paths to self-discovery and growth by learning to assess “What am I interested in?” and “What am I good at?”
Choosing Montessori for your child will benefit her future academic success as well as help develop the fullest potential in other facets of life.
Yes, Kids House Montessori Preschool welcomes and encourages parent involvement in our school. The Parent Council provides many opportunities for parent involvement including room parents, coordinating special events, showing teacher appreciation and fundraising.
In 1906, Maria Montessori, Italy’s first female physician, was invited by businessmen to develop a school for the low-income and “unteachable” children of Rome to keep them off the streets. Through this work, she developed her novel theories about child development and education. The first Montessori classroom was equipped with a teacher’s table and blackboard, a stove, small armchairs, group tables for the children, and a locked cabinet for Montessori’s experimental materials.
Despite such meager resources, Montessori’s results were nothing short of remarkable. More than 100 years later, private and public Montessori schools throughout the world have shown that by using her method, children of all talents and abilities can grow into highly capable and intellectually curious students while gaining sustained attention, concentration, self-discipline, and self-knowledge, often at levels considered far beyond their years.
Montessori schools today are built upon concepts she discovered by observing children at work.
Montessori recognized that at a young age, sensorial work is vital for learning (sensorial, from senses such as touch or smell). Through working with materials that are tactile and experiential, the child is given the key to exploring the world around her and learning to classify her surroundings. These are the first steps in organizing her intelligence.
All of the materials used in a “prepared environment” are aesthetically pleasing, made of natural materials such as glass and wood. This creates the tranquil and homelike atmosphere that Montessori called the Casa di Bambini (Children’s House). A child feels a sense of peace while he works, which is the best frame of mind for effective learning to take hold. This also fosters a sense of community and ownership of the classroom, thereby encouraging respect of his environment. By interacting with his environment daily, the child begins to see it as something very special, a world of possibilities and a source of new things to discover.
The teacher is positioned among the students and spends the time observing them, thereby becoming sensitive to their individual personalities, skill levels, emotional nature, and learning style. Students choose their work for the day under the watchful eye and gentle guidance of the teacher. This allows every student to work at his or her own pace, pursuing and uncovering knowledge as excited, engaged scientists exploring the world around him.
The work done by the child is for the child, not the parent. In a Montessori environment, children are motivated to work by their own internal drive. When they bring home work, they present it because they are proud of what they have done, not because they believe it has been expected of them. This fosters their intrinsic motivation rather than working simply for rewards.
Despite such meager resources, Montessori’s results were nothing short of remarkable. More than 100 years later, private and public Montessori schools throughout the world have shown that by using her method, children of all talents and abilities can grow into highly capable and intellectually curious students while gaining sustained attention, concentration, self-discipline, and self-knowledge, often at levels considered far beyond their years.
Montessori schools today are built upon concepts she discovered by observing children at work.
Montessori recognized that at a young age, sensorial work is vital for learning (sensorial, from senses such as touch or smell). Through working with materials that are tactile and experiential, the child is given the key to exploring the world around her and learning to classify her surroundings. These are the first steps in organizing her intelligence.
All of the materials used in a “prepared environment” are aesthetically pleasing, made of natural materials such as glass and wood. This creates the tranquil and homelike atmosphere that Montessori called the Casa di Bambini (Children’s House). A child feels a sense of peace while he works, which is the best frame of mind for effective learning to take hold. This also fosters a sense of community and ownership of the classroom, thereby encouraging respect of his environment. By interacting with his environment daily, the child begins to see it as something very special, a world of possibilities and a source of new things to discover.
The teacher is positioned among the students and spends the time observing them, thereby becoming sensitive to their individual personalities, skill levels, emotional nature, and learning style. Students choose their work for the day under the watchful eye and gentle guidance of the teacher. This allows every student to work at his or her own pace, pursuing and uncovering knowledge as excited, engaged scientists exploring the world around him.
The work done by the child is for the child, not the parent. In a Montessori environment, children are motivated to work by their own internal drive. When they bring home work, they present it because they are proud of what they have done, not because they believe it has been expected of them. This fosters their intrinsic motivation rather than working simply for rewards.
The mission of Kids House Montessori Preschool is to provide an authentic Montessori education for young children, with a dedication to development of the whole person: intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.
Kids House Montessori Preschool is a school, not a daycare. We are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy that A child’s work is to create the person he will become. We view our work as helping our students become fully educated, self-aware members of society.
Our classrooms, in the Freedom within Limits tradition of Montessori, provide a safe space where children can develop a sense of order and self-discipline while empowering their natural desire to learn.
Montessori education has been used effectively with all types of students, including the cognitively- and physically-impaired, talented, and gifted.
Kids House Montessori Preschool
embraces diversity on all levels. Diversity is encompassed as part of the philosophy of our school, as continually represented by our children, staff and administration. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or religion in admissions or any of our educational policies or school-administered programs.
We believe each family brings a unique background and perspective on our world which allows us to foster an inclusive community for our students from the very beginning of their educational journey.
Kids House Montessori Preschool is a school, not a daycare. We are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy that A child’s work is to create the person he will become. We view our work as helping our students become fully educated, self-aware members of society.
Our classrooms, in the Freedom within Limits tradition of Montessori, provide a safe space where children can develop a sense of order and self-discipline while empowering their natural desire to learn.
Montessori education has been used effectively with all types of students, including the cognitively- and physically-impaired, talented, and gifted.
Kids House Montessori Preschool
embraces diversity on all levels. Diversity is encompassed as part of the philosophy of our school, as continually represented by our children, staff and administration. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or religion in admissions or any of our educational policies or school-administered programs.
We believe each family brings a unique background and perspective on our world which allows us to foster an inclusive community for our students from the very beginning of their educational journey.
We encourage you to come see for yourself by joining us for a tour of the school. The tour will give you the opportunity to observe in a classroom, speak with one of our Montessori certified lead teachers, and find out more about the exceptional educational experience we provide at Kids House Montessori Preschool. Schedule a tour of our school.
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