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Exciting June

May 31, 2016 by Learn and Play Montessori

June is that month of the year where the Academic school year is coming to a close. For all of us (parents, children, and teachers) it has been a journey filled with joy, laughter, friendship, and growth, indeed.

It’s the month of the year for new beginnings and bittersweet farewells.

On Friday, June 3rd, our Pr-Kindergarten/ Kindergarten children will be graduating. Many other students are making the transition to different classrooms and meeting new friends.

As the children traverse to the next chapter of their Montessori journey, they will continue to build and strengthen friendships and keep growing socially and academically. Congratulations to all!

May Flowers @ Peralta

April 29, 2016 by Learn and Play Montessori

A swarm of bees in May
Is worth a load of hay;
A swarm of bees in June
Is worth a silver spoon;
A swarm of bees in July
Is not worth a fly.”
– Rhyme from England.

Welcome to the month of May! This month we are looking forward to lots of fun things. To kick things off, we are treating all of our mommies to a breakfast on us. We want to thank our mommies for all the hard work that they do. We are also looking forward to our Parent/Teacher Conferences. We can’t forget our teachers! Our Teacher Appreciation week begins on May 2^nd. This month our kids will be learning about Land forms and Zoology. Many fun and exciting things are happening this month!

April Showers

March 31, 2016 by Learn and Play Montessori

“April Showers bring May Flowers!”

As we begin the month of April, we hope we will all be able to enjoy warmer weather and many beautiful spring days.

We begin our month by posing for spring pictures. All of our children will be taking pictures, including our Kindergartners, who will be taking their graduation pictures.

In the month of April we are excited to learn about Europe, Pinnacles, Invertebrates and Botany!

We end this month by giving our parents an opportunity to come and observe their child in their classroom. We also look forward to our International Potluck. We are excited for the month of April!

Egg Dyeing and Egg Hunt Activity.

March 18, 2016 by Learn and Play Montessori

This is a friendly reminder of our upcoming Easter Activities.

Easter Egg Dyeing Activity

The children will be dyeing the eggs prior to the Easter Egg Hunt Activity.

Classroom 1, Classroom 2 and Classroom 3 will be dyeing their eggs on Thursday, March 24^th 2016.

Classroom 4, Classroom 5 and Classroom 6 will be dyeing their eggs on Friday, March 25^th 2016.

Easter Egg Hunt Activity – Friday, March 25^th,2016

Our Easter Egg hunt will begin at 9:00. Each class will have 15 minutes to look for hidden eggs.

The schedule is as follows:

Classroom 1: 9:00 – 9:15        Classroom 2: 9:15 – 9:30
Classroom 3: 9:30 – 9:45        Classroom 4: 9:45 – 10:00
Classroom 5: 10:00 – 10:15    Classroom 6: 10:15- 10:30

Maria Montessori week

March 1, 2016 by Learn and Play Montessori

To help celebrate the Montessori Week, we asked our parents to give us their precious thoughts and views on their children being at LAPMS. Some of the feedback that we got from our parents was truly inspiring! Here are a few words that our parents had to say about us…

“Responsible, caring, high quality staff and excellent program, teachers not only do academics but also teach about ‘Life.’

I wish Learn and Play went all the way through Junior High!!!”

“What can I say about My Favorite Preschool, which both of my Kids Attended? I simply love everything about LAPMS!”

“LAPMS, Focuses on development, milestones, co- operative play, child-centered learning, inspiring creativity, hands on learning, self- discipline, self- confidence concentration and motivation”.

March Madness at LAPMS Peralta

March 1, 2016 by Learn and Play Montessori

March is a month of celebrations….
We will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and St. Patrick’s Day.
To celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, we invite our children to come to school wearing their favorite pajamas. And we also encourage them to bring their favorite books to share with their class.
For St. Patrick’s Day, we will be wearing green (in spirit of Irish Luck) and the school will be serving Leprechaun Punch!
We nourish not only the children’s minds, but also their spirit through fun activities like Egg Hunting in our play yard.
Lastly, we cannot forget that, Daylight savings time will begin on Sunday, March 13th, 2016, at 2:00 a.m. That means it’s time to spring forward!
We are so excited for the month of March and all of the fun activities!

Traditional Preschools vs. Montessori Schools

July 8, 2015 by Learn and Play Montessori

An excellent early childhood education is invaluable for children of all learning levels. It’s an important first step in developing skills and talents, work habits, socialization, and participation. Before enrolling a child in preschool, many parents seek to explore different educational methods to ensure their child’s future success in kindergarten and beyond. Most parents will look at either traditional teacher-centric preschools or a Montessori preschool. Understanding the similarities and differences between these two teaching methods is essential to figuring out which will be right for you and your child.

Traditional preschools are considered to be teacher-centric. The teacher is the focus of the classroom and students must listen to a lesson and then do it when they’re told. On the other hand, in a Montessori preschool, the child is the focus and teachers serve more as guides. Children set their own pace for learning and teachers work one on one with students, developing lessons based on their progress in the class. Children are also typically the same age in a traditional preschool and have no real interaction with children of other ages. They are expected to be on the same level developmentally, intellectually, and socially. Montessori preschools group children aged 3, 4, and 5 together so that older students may serve as role models for younger ones and share what they have learned. Children are allowed to learn and discover individually and only work in groups if they choose.

In both traditional preschools and Montessori schools, there are still rules and guidelines that all children must follow. While the majority of those rules in a traditional preschool will focus on doing tasks exactly as instructed, participating in a group setting, and completing work on time, a Montessori school will have rules about creating an active learning environment and focus more on relationships with other students, respecting each other, and self-constructive activities. While traditional preschools may have assigned seats for children, which they may not leave unless given permission to do so, Montessori schools allow children to freely mingle with each other while visiting the different learning areas set up for them.

If you are interested in giving your child a Montessori education, Learn and Play Montessori School (LPMS) provides an academic curriculum that encourages your child to learn with all five senses and be an independent thinker. We provide preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, and after school programs for children in the San Francisco Bay Area. With five locations in Fremont and Dublin/San Ramon, there is sure to be a campus near you! Our accredited Montessori and early childhood education teachers are trained to provide the highest quality of support and guidance for your child. Contact us today by visiting us online at https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com to find out more about the programs we offer and how we can contribute to the successful development of your child’s natural creativity!