7 benefits your child can get when starting Montessori early
“The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.” Maria Montessori
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Tidy Up! An Activity Your Toddler Will Love
Looking at our Toddler classrooms, even a casual observer will notice that half of the children’s time seems to be spent cleaning. They’re busy sweeping, wiping, mopping, scrubbing and brushing; even almost antiquated activities, such as washing laundry by hand or polishing wood and metal objects, have their place.
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Staff Interview: Greg McCracken
What is a motto that you live by? When I was young, my dad often reminded me: “Always do your best.” In the same way, what I often try to keep in mind is "Do what you can, where you are, with what you have."
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Positive Language: How to turn a ‘no’ into a ‘yes’
“Life can become much easier, simply by changing the words that we use” - Alicia Eaton, AMI Montessori Teacher and Child behavioral specialist
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A Conversation with Ms. Pherooz Karani
Find out more about our Head of School, Ms. Pherooz Karani. Her greatest joy is to pass on the legacy of Montessori education to new generations of children.
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IMSP Podcast: Meet alumna Mariana Beckova
"My three words to describe IMSP are independence, fun, and curiosity!"
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IMSP Podcast: Meet alumna Tara Svobodova
"I would really encourage you to enjoy the time you have at IMSP because it is something I look back fondly to."
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Forest Exploration with Toddlers
At IMSP we are fortunate enough to have access to a forest right on our doorstep. This offers invaluable opportunities for our toddlers to explore the natural world with the support of their guides. Interaction with the natural environment provides mental and physical health benefits for children and adults alike and allows children to be inspired by the world around them, away from their usual home or classroom environments.
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What comes after kindergarten
The Montessori Elementary classroom is a dynamic system led by carefully trained teachers to enhance the learning of the 6 to 12-year-old student by aligning with their stage of development.
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Supporting Independence in the Toddler Child
In Montessori education, we often speak about independence. Helping raise children into confident adults is a priority for all of us – but why is independence so important and how do we nurture it in even our youngest learners?
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Communicating with the Toddler Child
As teachers, we are often asked what special tips or tricks we use to get children to cooperate. Most often parents ask questions like “How can I get my child more interested in dressing and eating by themselves?”or “How can we make the mornings run more smoothly?” It can feel challenging when our patience is tested, but we must remember that children are learning to develop their own will and sense of obedience which is a natural process lasting until around six years of age.
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