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The Power of Play: How It Nurtures Critical Thinking and Creativity

At the center of the Bay Area—where innovation abounds, and technology continues to reshape the future—the ironic concept that can build lifelong learning success is play. Yes, “play,” fun, and games are essential to instill a passion for lifelong learning among our students. At Learn And Play Montessori School (LAPMS), “play” goes beyond mere recreational activity; it is a crucial component of learning. Our play-based, Montessori-inspired programs (available in Fremont, Moraga, San Carlos and other Bay Area cities) teach an array of cognitive and social skills, through hands-on, imaginative, and fun play. [Read more…] about The Power of Play: How It Nurtures Critical Thinking and Creativity

LAPMS Value: Equity

Learn And Play Montessori School acknowledges the importance of equity in education and strives to give all our students the tools needed to succeed. All our campuses, from Hercules to Sunnyvale, give each child the individual attention needed to learn and discover while developing core values such as honesty, integrity, empathy, compassion, and kindness. Our classrooms, prepared by Montessori-certified and trained teachers, offer hands-on tools for each child at every stage of development.

Equity is achieved in our classrooms through providing support based on a student’s needs, recognizing diversity such as the value of a student’s strengths and challenges, being inclusive, and building relationships with our students and families. Every day, we put our Learn And Play Montessori School value, Equity, into action. Here are a few examples of how we bring equal access to top-notch learning, removing barriers and creating a level playing field.

  1. Tailored Learning

Montessori activities are designed to follow a child’s progress, fostering an inclusive and equitable classroom where all students can thrive. During math class, our students are introduced to Montessori Number Rods to understand numbers, quantity, and measurement. Once they are confident with these materials, they move on to adding number cards. This addition allows them to have a visual representation of number symbols. Learn And Play Montessori Schools recognize that children learn at their own pace. Our teachers provide differentiated instruction and support to assist everyone’s needs.

  1. Addressing Social-Emotional Needs

Social-emotional learning (S.E.L.) is a critical part of our curriculum, as it is our goal to help guide individuals outside of core academics. Addressing social-emotional topics during a child’s early years –regardless of their background– ensures their understanding of emotions, giving them the tools to communicate and advocate for themselves. Building a child’s voice and confidence empowers them to speak with parents and teachers when they need support. S.E.L. creates self-assured individuals who can express their needs, giving LAPMS insight into when a child needs help.

  1. Building a Sense of Community

All our LAPMS campuses work on building a strong sense of community where our students and families alike feel valued, connected, and respected. Being able to form a community and bond allows our educators to provide the best support possible. From your first conversation with our enrollment team to attending orientation and beyond, LAPMS is here for you every step of the way.

Our goal is to give each child the individualized attention needed to learn. We achieve this goal by providing an enriching environment for each student, regardless of their background. Our school value, equity, aligns with the Montessori philosophy that our schools are centered around. To Learn And Play Montessori School, our community is strengthened and enlightened by the diversity and uniqueness of all our students and families we have the honor of serving.

Teaching the Montessori Way

At Learn And Play® Montessori School, we have a unique approach: we combine Montessori with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). We aim to get the “best of both worlds,” the passionate “love of learning” that comes from Montessori and the practical, forward-looking career skills that STEM provides. In this post, let’s explore some of the Montessori aspects of our best-in-class preschool programs from Sunnyvale to Hercules, Fremont to Milpitas, Pleasant Hill to Moraga and everywhere in between (as we are opening new campuses all the time). [Read more…] about Teaching the Montessori Way

Learning Through Art

Art is often thought of as “something extra,” but art is a huge part of education and a major part of “being human.” Throughout our programs, we leverage art for fun and as a mechanism to help kids learn and to learn to love learning. Let’s discuss art! [Read more…] about Learning Through Art

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

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