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Building Strong Social Skills For Young Children At Learn And Play Montessori schools

At Learn And Play Montessori schools, we believe that fostering strong social skills is as important as academic development; this can be daycare / childcare, preschool, or kindergarten. We deploy age-appropriate ways and use age-appropriate methodologies. We prioritize creating a nurturing environment where young children can learn and practice essential social skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Practical life activities are an integral part of the Montessori curriculum. Through tasks like pouring, cleaning, and serving food, children develop essential social skills such as

grace, courtesy, and cooperation. These activities promote independence, self-control, and respect for others, laying the foundation for positive social interactions.

Grace and courtesy lessons are a fundamental part of our Montessori curriculum. Children learn and practice manners, respectful communication, and appropriate social behavior. They engage in activities that promote greeting others, expressing gratitude, and showing kindness. These lessons foster respect, empathy, and consideration for others, creating a positive social environment. We encourage parents to grace and courtesy at home as well.

Our toddler and Kindergarten programs incorporate collaborative projects and group activities that encourage teamwork, cooperation, and communication. Children work together on tasks, such as building structures, creating artwork, or solving problems, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and achievement. These experiences develop social skills, including effective communication, active listening, and the ability to work harmoniously in a group.

Developing strong social skills is crucial for young children as they navigate the world and build relationships with others.

The Magic of Montessori Material and Activities for Daycare, Preschool, and Kindergarten

Maria Montessori emphasized the use of real materials in the classroom. She believed that imagination is the natural inclination of the child; it stems from what is real. To stimulate children’s imagination, give them real objects and a real understanding of the world.

How is Montessori different from traditional preschool programs?Montessori classroom

Traditional classrooms often emphasize disembodied education and memorization with seated book learning. To the contrary, the Montessori approach embraces embodied education, the philosophy that movement and learning are tied together. Montessori learning is hands-on, experiential, and investigative.

Let’s discover the importance of Montessori materials in classrooms and their role in promoting hands-on learning, independent exploration, and cognitive development. Explore the diverse range of Montessori materials used in our classrooms and how they facilitate a holistic and engaging educational experience for children.

What materials are used in our classrooms?
Montessori materials are made from natural materials when possible: brass, wood, wicker, cotton, metal, and glass. All of these materials provide a multi-sensory experience for the child, and part of that is the visual appeal that results in a calm, prepared learning environment.

What are some common Montessori Activities?

  • Practical Life Activities: pouring, spooning, buttoning, sweeping, or watering plants. These activities promote fine motor skills, concentration, independence, and a sense of responsibility.
  • Sensorial Activities: by using Montessori Pink Tower, the Knobbed Cylinders, or the Color Tablets by allowing young children to distinguish and compare attributes such as size, shape, color, texture, weight, and sound.
  • Language Activities: by using sandpaper letters, movable alphabets, phonetic reading materials, and language games to promote language acquisition and literacy.
  • Math Activities: by using Number Rods, Golden Beads, and the Decimal System enable children to understand mathematical operations, place value, counting, sequencing, and arithmetic.
  • Cultural Activities: puzzle maps, explore nature, conduct experiments, or engage in artistic expression.
  • Fine Motor Activities: by using tweezers to transfer objects, lacing and threading activities, bead stringing, or using tongs to pick up objects.

Montessori materials are fundamental to the Montessori approach, providing children with a rich and stimulating educational environment. These purposefully designed materials support hands-on learning, sensorial development, sequential progression, independent exploration, and the cultivation of concentration. By incorporating Montessori materials into our classrooms, we create an engaging and holistic educational experience that nurtures children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth, setting the stage for a lifelong love of learning.

Dive into Summer Fun: Exploring Marine Biology in Our Summer Program

Our Summer 2023 program is centered around marine biology, and we have something to offer for everyone! Whether your child is a toddler just starting daycare, or a kindergartener looking to begin their journey into learning about the world’s oceans, our exciting curriculums can provide an unforgettable experience. [Read more…] about Dive into Summer Fun: Exploring Marine Biology in Our Summer Program

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Immersing a Child in the Right Preschool Program Is an Important Task

It’s frequently said children are “little sponges” and will quickly absorb whatever they are exposed to. We agree. Like the food we eat and the air we breathe, the results of what we take in will eventually reveal themselves – and that includes early childhood education. [Read more…] about Immersing a Child in the Right Preschool Program Is an Important Task

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Learn and Play Offers More Than Just a Place to Drop Off Your Children While You Work

Many parents in Fremont, Danville, Dublin, and Pleasant Hill (and indeed, throughout the East Bay) view preschool as simply a place to drop off their children while they work, but the reality is that preschool can play a critical role in a child’s success in kindergarten and beyond. [Read more…] about Learn and Play Offers More Than Just a Place to Drop Off Your Children While You Work

It’s Never Too Early for STEM

Early childhood education is a critical period in a child’s life that lays the foundation for future academic success. It is the time when children develop basic cognitive, emotional, and social skills that shape their personalities and attitudes towards learning. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education in early childhood education. The reason for this is simple: STEM education provides children with essential skills and knowledge that are crucial for success in the 21st century. [Read more…] about It’s Never Too Early for STEM

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Learn And Play Montessori Schools (LAPMS) Announces New COO, Katrin Kelbert, as Company Expands Montessori + STEM Options for Bay Area Parents and Children

Fremont, California – September 21, 2022. Learn and Play Montessori Schools, a best-in-class education company offering daycare, childcare, preschool, PreK, kindergarten and afterschool programs is proud to announce that Ms. Katrin Kelbert has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO). [Read more…] about Learn And Play Montessori Schools (LAPMS) Announces New COO, Katrin Kelbert, as Company Expands Montessori + STEM Options for Bay Area Parents and Children

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