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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

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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Top 3 Engaging Language Activities Appropriate for Elementary School - Montessori elementary school - Flagstaff Montessori Switzer Mesa Campus

Top 3 Engaging Language Activities Appropriate for Elementary School

Elementary school is a time for life experiences (both inside and outside of the classroom) that will shape your child’s school years and beyond. One of those experiences is mastering language skills. Language arts education is one of the most important parts of any Montessori elementary school, but many kids struggle to pay attention and

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5 Practical Life Experiences That Are Perfect for Elementary School

Children who are enrolled in a Montessori elementary school will take part in age-appropriate practical life activities. These are lessons and experiences that help kids develop essential skills that they will need for a happy, productive future. When elementary school kids take part in these activities, they don’t just learn a single skill. They also learn to

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The Influences of an Elementary Montessori Education

Dr. Maria Montessori developed a philosophy that embraces the whole child and children’s natural curiosity and passion for learning. She believed that, when provided the space to work with concrete materials in an intentionally prepared environment with an open-ended curriculum, children can reach their highest possibility, academically and socially. The Montessori program for students ages

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Psychology Today: Montessori Children Often Turn Into Happy Adults

Psychology Today: Montessori Children Often Turn Into Happy Adults

According to an article in Psychology Today, a recent study has found many long-term psychological benefits in adults linked to Montessori education as a child: “A new paper published in Frontiers in Psychology provides more evidence that a Montessori education may be superior to traditional methods of education, especially on measures relating to students’ long-term psychological health and well-being.” “…people who

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2020-2021 School Year Updates

Hello Montessori School of Flagstaff families! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently offering distance learning beginning August 17. Please continue to check your email for updates from teachers and administration regarding the details of the distance learning plan.  Thank you for your flexibility, understanding and support as we navigate this together!

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