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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

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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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5 Important Ways Montessori Kindergarten Children Learn Math Skills - Flagstaff Montessori Sunnyside Campus

5 Important Ways Montessori Kindergarten Children Learn Math Skills

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Montessori kindergarten classrooms focus on bringing up knowledgeable, empathetic citizens of the world. But unless you already know a bit about Montessori, you might wonder about the practicalities — like how young children learn math.  Through a hands-on learning process, kindergarteners master the math concepts they need for future success. Here are five of the

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Kitchen Activities That Help Middle School Students With Academic Learning - Flagstaff Montessori Cedar Campus

Kitchen Activities That Help Middle School Students With Academic Learning

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Cooking is a source of joy for many adults and children alike. For middle schoolers, cooking can not only provide a way to learn valuable life skills, but also to support and further their academic learning. This is why Montessori middle schools always place an emphasis on kitchen activities.  While children learning how to prepare

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Exciting Halloween-Themed Activities for Montessori Preschool in October - Flagstaff Montessori Westside Campus

Exciting Halloween-Themed Activities for Montessori Preschool in October

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October can be one of the most exciting months of the year for you and your preschool-aged child. There’s pumpkin-picking, decorating, costume-making, and all kinds of spooky arts and crafts projects for you to enjoy with your little one.  And the best part is that many of these activities align with the Montessori philosophy, which

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How Does a Montessori Elementary School Differ From Traditional Environments - Flagstaff Montessori Switzer Mesa Campus

How Does a Montessori Elementary School Differ From Traditional Environments?

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If you attended public schools as a child, you already know what to expect — an environment that prizes conformity over individual development. If you want your elementary school child to enjoy a different experience, it’s time to consider the many benefits inherent to Montessori programs.  What can you expect when you choose this private

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Why Does Whole Child Development Lead to More Responsible Children - Flagstaff Montessori Sunnyside Campus

Why Does Whole Child Development Lead to More Responsible Children?

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By and large, the goal of public schools is to impart information to students and then measure their retention through testing. While academics are certainly important, there’s a lot more to child development than simply filling their heads with rote data. Montessori schools take a “whole child” approach to learning that observes not only academic

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If Montessori Doesn’t Use Testing, How Does It Measure Success - Flagstaff Montessori Cedar Campus

If Montessori Doesn’t Use Testing, How Does It Measure Success?

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For anyone whose educational journey wasn’t shaped by the Montessori philosophy, it can be difficult to understand how a child’s progress can be measured without the use of testing. But the truth is that there are other effective metrics for success, and your Montessori middle school student can actually excel by using them as an

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What Makes Authentic Montessori Toys and Activities Different Than Ordinary - Flagstaff Montessori Westside Campus

What Makes Authentic Montessori Toys and Activities Different Than Ordinary?

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Many things make the Montessori kindergarten unique from a traditional one, and those include not only the activities that students engage in but also the toys they play with. Learning about what separates Montessori toys and activities from others is a great way to get some perspective on what makes the Montessori philosophy unique altogether.

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Exciting Ways to Keep Elementary School Children Busy Over the Summer - Flagstaff Montessori Switzer Mesa Campus

Exciting Ways to Keep Elementary School Children Busy Over the Summer

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Summer break can be a fun diversion for your children. But if you’re not careful, they run the risk of “summer slide” — the learning loss that occurs when kids do not engage in educational activities for long periods. To keep kids mentally active, parents and caregivers must find ways to combat this phenomenon when

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Is It Important for Preschool Children to Keep Practicing Schoolwork During Summer Break - Flagstaff Montessori Sunnyside Campus

Is It Important for Preschool Children to Keep Practicing Schoolwork During Summer Break?

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There’s a great debate among preschool parents about whether children should simply enjoy their summer breaks or continue schoolwork over summer break for various reasons. While the correct decision will depend on family preferences and your child’s needs, understanding both sides is a good idea. Those arguing for a more relaxed summer break tend to

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