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Applying Montessori Principles at Home 1

June 10, 2014/in Blog /by access

At its core, Montessori philosophy celebrates and nurtures each child’s authentic nature, his part in a bigger picture, and his intrinsic desire to learn. Montessorians view Montessori philosophy as a way of life; carried throughout all facets of the child’s life. So if Montessori isn’t just something that happens at school, how can it be practiced at home? […]

Summer Camp Week 2 – Science Week

June 6, 2014/in Blog /by access

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Summer Camp Week 2 – Science Week

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June 10, 2014/in Blog /by access

To help build a bridge from home to school, let’s begin with a look at 8 principles of Montessori education. In Angeline Lillard’s book, Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius, she discusses Montessori’s holistic approach to educating the child. Today, we begin with the first principle of a Montessori classroom, as explored in Lillard’s research on Montessori education, Montessori’s thoughts, and ideas for the home.

Movement and Cognition

“The child needs activity concentrated on some task that requires movement of the hands, guided by the intellect.” (The Science Behind the Genius, 1966)

Tips for the Home:

Dance to music in the house – count the beats

Ride bikes together

Play at the local park

Count the number of steps up to the slide

Play hopscotch

Play I-Spy

Explore unstructured art and crafts

Work with mazes

Try intricate coloring patterns

Play together with wooden blocks and games: pattern games, Legos, etc.

Develop structures, pulleys, vehicles

Allow your child alone-time to explore his own creativity

Join us on next Tuesday as we explore two more principles of Montessori education and how

they can be applied in the home!

Summer Camp Week 2 – Science Week

June 6, 2014/in Blog /by access

Welcome to the laboratory where students will conduct multiple experiments using the miracle of nature, better known as the egg. Did you know you can walk on a carton of eggs with the right amount of surface tension and not break them? Let your child see the amazing transformation of an egg from the carton to what it feels like after sitting in a glass of vinegar for a week. Students will explore the concepts of flexibility, shrinking, and even erupting of the egg membranes. Immerse your child in the science of physics and chemistry and activities that are engaging, visually stimulating, and all tied to fundamental science.

The week of science camp will explore colors and how a homemade color wheel can be designed and used to trick the brain into thinking it sees secondary colors when the wheel is spun in motion. Chemical reactions will be engaged in making “elephant toothpaste”, plastic, and determining the density of skittles. All of these activities will give your child the joy of using common kitchen materials in the classroom while witnessing the marvels of nature as fundamental laws of physics and chemistry are explored.

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