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Material Spotlight: Montessori Mathematical Golden Beads

Montessori Golden Beads teaches mathematical concepts such as linear counting, place value, basic arithmetic, and the decimal system. Using the Montessori hands-on approach, these materials allow our young learners to count units from ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands. We use this strategy across our campuses, from Fremont to Hercules, Milpitas to Pleasant Hill, and across our many best-in-class preschool programs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Combining independent learning with this sensorial mathematical activity builds curiosity within our Learn And Play® Montessori School students, engaging them in a way traditional math practices are unable to do successfully. [Read more…] about Material Spotlight: Montessori Mathematical Golden Beads

Sensorial Activities to Do at Home

Our senses – taste, smell, touch, hearing, and sight – are the key way that we perceive the world. Kids instinctively know this, but Montessori-based learning helps kids to understand their senses, and how to interpret them. We use these throughout our preschool programs from Fremont to Milpitas, Hercules to San Carlos, Dublin to Irvington and everywhere between

Cognitive and language skills develop through the use of repetition and the interaction of children with their senses, environment, and surroundings, which all should start as early as possible in a systematic way. Teaching your kids to “label” each sense, and the words associated with the five senses not only encourages brain development and critical thinking, but also builds vocabulary through sensory play. Here are some at-home tips and ideas you can use to help your child really understand what’s going on with his or her senses. [Read more…] about Sensorial Activities to Do at Home

Looking back at 2024

Although we are sad to see 2024 go, we have plenty of memories and knowledge to look back on and cherish. This year was packed with fun hands-on activities that truly grasped the attention of our students and planted the seed for the love of learning. From January 2024 to now, there has been visible growth among all our students –and we don’t just mean height! [Read more…] about Looking back at 2024

Transitional Kindergarten: The Montessori Way

Learn And Play Montessori School, a top provider of early education services in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers enriching programs that will get your child ahead of their educational journey. Our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program helps prepare our students for a seamless transition to kindergarten by combining our Montessori philosophy with the traditional approach to education. [Read more…] about Transitional Kindergarten: The Montessori Way

Practicing Writing at Home: The Montessori Method

Maria Montessori created multiple tools to aid a child’s journey in learning how to write. The Montessori materials used for language development tie in with hands-on lessons that give the building blocks needed to ultimately give a child the ability to write comfortably on their own. Practicing how to write outside of the classroom is just as important as practice makes perfect! [Read more…] about Practicing Writing at Home: The Montessori Method

Stepping Into a New Year of New Opportunity

A new year can offer a clean slate! Our team is ecstatic to have a clean slate for 2025, a year to fill with new memories, accomplishments, and adventures with our kids from daycare / childcare, to preschool, to kindergarten and beyond. Most of all, we are grateful to continue opening our doors to new and returning students, as we highly cherish the the opportunity to share the Montessori + STEM methodology with kids and parents. [Read more…] about Stepping Into a New Year of New Opportunity

Creating Montessori Activities at Home

At Learn And Play® Montessori School, our philosophy reflects the Montessori approach, which emphasizes hands-on learning and fostering independence. It’s important for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom, and engaging in Montessori-inspired activities at home can be incredibly beneficial. Homemade activities are a wonderful way to keep children engaged during weekends or school breaks, especially during the holiday season. Here are three simple, Montessori-inspired activities you can create at home to keep your child’s learning journey active and enjoyable. [Read more…] about Creating Montessori Activities at Home

LAPMS Spanish Curriculum: The Advantage of Being Bilingual

In today’s advancing society, cultures are constantly intertwining with one another. Here in California, the use of Spanish is becoming more present in our daily lives. Being bilingual is becoming a critical skill that allows people to have a significant advantage. Research shows that being bilingual causes cognitive benefits such as enhancing a person’s ability to solve problems and improving cultural awareness. This is particularly important for young learners, as the foundations of language development are laid in early childhood. [Read more…] about LAPMS Spanish Curriculum: The Advantage of Being Bilingual

LAPMS Financial Aid: Subsidy Programs

At Learn And Play® Montessori School, our goal is to give each child the individualized attention needed to learn, discover, and develop core values. Our Montessori-inspired curriculum focused on STEM is designed to build well-rounded individuals both academically and personally. LAPMS prides itself in providing quality education, however, we recognize the financial considerations many families make when choosing a school for their child. [Read more…] about LAPMS Financial Aid: Subsidy Programs

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