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4 Great Ways to Promote Montessori-Style Learning at Home - Flagstaff Montessori Westside Campus

4 Great Ways to Promote Montessori-Style Learning at Home

Many parents champion the Montessori method because it fosters independent learning and allows children to develop their natural curiosity.  Although Montessori classrooms are great, it’s important to note that the learning doesn’t stop once a child leaves for the day. Creating a prepared environment in the home is crucial in allowing children to freely explore […]

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Why Does My Son's Kindergarten Refer to Chores as Practical Life Experience - Flagstaff Montessori Sunnyside Campus

Why Does My Son’s Kindergarten Refer to Chores as Practical Life Experience?

From a very early age, the Montessori method focuses on helping children become independent and self-reliant. These are not merely buzzwords. They are traits that contribute to success in the real world. Fostering a sense of independence means allowing children to gain practical life experience through classroom activities. In turn, more self-reliant students make critical

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4 Easy and Exciting Critical Thinking Activities for Middle School - Flagstaff Montessori Cedar Campus

4 Easy and Exciting Critical Thinking Activities for Middle School

As your middle school student continues along their educational journey, critical thinking becomes an increasingly important skill for them to master. One of the best ways to sharpen critical thinking skills — for people of any age — is to practice specific exercises that are centered around the Montessori style of education. Here are four

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Did You Know That Montessori Helps Elementary School Children Become Leaders - Flagstaff Montessori

Did You Know That Montessori Helps Elementary School Children Become Leaders?

As a parent, you’re always seeking the best for your child — the best opportunities, the best experiences, and the best education. It’s a journey filled with decisions, and one of the most crucial is choosing the right elementary school for your little one.  The elementary school they attend will set the stage for their

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4 Engaging Discovery Bottle Ideas for Daycare Children - Flagstaff Montessori

4 Engaging Discovery Bottle Ideas for Daycare Children

Everything about your child’s day is different when they attend a Montessori daycare. Unlike traditional daycare settings, Montessori programs focus on nurturing your child’s curiosity and creativity through a variety of unique learning techniques. As strong proponents of Montessori philosophy, the Montessori School of Flagstaff has adopted numerous strategies and traditions, including the creation of

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5 Interesting Ways Middle School Students Learn Leadership Skills - Flagstaff Montessori Cedar Campus

5 Interesting Ways Middle School Students Learn Leadership Skills

Middle school is a transformative time in any student’s life. Middle schoolers are growing intellectually, but they’re also developing interpersonal skills that are vital to the rest of their lives.  One of these interpersonal skills is leadership. There might not be a clear-cut way to teach leadership skills, but with effort and some inventive exercises,

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Top 5 Practical Life Skills Your Kindergarten Student Should Learn - Flagstaff Montessori Westside Campus

Top 5 Practical Life Skills Your Kindergarten Student Should Learn

Montessori kindergarten is full of engaging activities that help your little one start exploring the world. Many of those activities are designed to teach children practical life skills.  But there’s no reason why you, as a parent, can’t contribute to your child’s development in the same way. By working with your kindergartener at home, you

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Top 4 Reasons Your Children Will Thrive in the Montessori Elementary Setting - Flagstaff Montessori Switzer Mesa Campus

Top 4 Reasons Your Children Will Thrive in the Montessori Elementary Setting

Why Montessori? If you’re in the process of selecting an elementary school for your child, you’ve probably heard countless opinions (welcome and otherwise) on which type of learning environment is best. The truth is that while every type of school has its advantages and disadvantages, a Montessori elementary school is uniquely equipped to help every

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