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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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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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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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5 Practical Life Experiences That Are Perfect for Elementary School

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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

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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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Five Elementary School Activities That Build Self-Confidence

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In the years leading up to elementary school, children are growing rapidly, physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are learning new things by interacting with the world around them and developing a sense of who they are and where they fit into it all. When children reach elementary school, many big changes take place, changes that …

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