Your child’s growth doesn’t stop when they leave the classroom—and neither should Montessori. The same principles we nurture at Arbor View Montessori can be reinforced at home to help children feel empowered, capable, and calm in every environment. Here are simple ways to bring the Montessori spirit into your daily…
Goal: Teach parents how Montessori “work” is intentional, not random play, and how this prepares children for academic focus and real-world success. From Play to Purpose: The Montessori Work Cycle Explained In most preschools, playtime is seen as a break from learning. But in Montessori, work is learning—and it’s joyful,…
At Arbor View Montessori, the core of our educational philosophy lies in fostering independence and confidence in young learners. The Montessori approach is centered around allowing children the freedom to choose their activities and work at their own pace. This promotes self-motivation and nurtures decision-making skills, as children are encouraged…
Summer is a time for relaxation, fun, and exploration, especially for young minds. At Arbor View Montessori, our summer program offers a unique educational experience that combines the joys of summertime with the nurturing environment of our school. A Safe Haven During Summer Break With the break from school often…
Introduction Summer is a fantastic time to explore new activities with your little ones, especially those that stir curiosity and foster learning. If you’re looking for a fun and educational project to engage your preschooler, why not explore the fascinating world of marine biology together? This simple DIY Marine Biology…
Preschool Sensorial Learning part 4 In this blog about sensorial Montessori curriculum we present Sound Boxes. At Arbor View Montessori we use Sensorial Materials in the Montessori classroom, which increases the child’s awareness and helps the child form more distinguished impressions of their surroundings. The Sound Boxes To help children…
Sensorial Materials in the Montessori Classroom – Part 3 This is part three of a multi part blog about sensorial Montessori curriculum. At Arbor View Montessori we use Sensorial Materials in the Montessori classroom that increases the child’s awareness and helps the child form more distinguished impressions of their surroundings.…
Sensorial Materials in the Montessori Classroom – Part 1 At Arbor View Montessori we use Sensorial Materials in the Montessori classroom that increases the child’s awareness and helps the child form more distinguished impressions of their surroundings. This brings order and knowledge to the child, and helps him or her…
The Smelling Jars consist of two sets of small jars with removable caps. These jars are identical in all respects except the flavoring which they contain. One has cinnamon, another mint, another coffee, another cloves, etc. Each jar has a distinct fragrance. Each jar in the first set has a mate…
A young child meets the world around him through the constant use of all his senses. The sensor puts him or her in touch with his or her environment, his or her group and his or her time. Since he or she quite naturally used all his or her powers…
