As parents get ready to send children to their first day of Montessori school, they can easeanxieties and establish routines to help with a smooth transition. As the first day approaches,parents themselves can model excitement for starting this new phase of life by knowing thatCountry Montessori School (CMS) is more than just a school\u2014we\u2019re a community that supportsfamilies in raising confident, curious, and capable learners.<\/p>\n
At Country Montessori School, we provide an authentic Montessori experience based on Dr.Montessori\u2019s principles and the American Montessori Society (AMS) standards. The MontessoriMethod is a child-centered educational philosophy emphasizing hands-on, self-paced, andcollaborative learning in a prepared environment. Country Montessori School is dedicated toproviding children an education based on Dr. Maria Montessori\u2019s principles focusing on theintellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of each child.<\/p>\n
The American Montessori Society offers a few tips for parents to prepare their child for theMontessori classroom. Before the school year begins, parents and their new student may havehad the chance to view a CMS classroom. They will see a room designed especially forchildren, with areas for different activities and a calm, uncluttered environment.<\/p>\n
Parents are encouraged to create a similar environment at home, with clutter-free areas for rest,self-care, and dressing. Child-sized furniture and closets encourage independent choices andtidying, and baskets can help young children put away toys and clothing on their own.<\/p>\n
Before the first day of school, parents can also talk to and show their children what they canexpect in school. A Montessori classroom supports a child\u2019s drive to do things alone, allowingthem to develop confidence. Parents can practice this at home by letting children do small tasksaround the house, beginning to give the child a sense that they can do things by themselves.Practicing preparing their own school lunch and even carrying it with them on a family errand ortrip to the park. Letting them to dress themselves are both great ways to begin introducingindependence into their daily routine.<\/p>\n
Routines are a big part of the Montessori method. Parents have likely already established dailyactivities for their children, such as a consistent bedtime routine. Talk to your children about theimportance of routines and how they establish a sense of order and predictability, setting astage for the growth of confidence and independence.<\/p>\n
A Montessori environment is language-rich and filled with books and other opportunities to allowchildren to develop vocabulary and imagination. Parents can encourage a love of reading bysharing books with children and reading to them.<\/p>\n
Finally, parents can rely on their child\u2019s Montessori-credentialed teacher for input and feedbackon how to continue the classroom experience at home. Because of their training and our lowstudent-to-teacher ratios, teachers recognize each child\u2019s needs according to age, ability, andinterests and can guide individual progress.<\/p>\n
We welcome new students and families to Country Montessori School in August. If you are aparent of a young child and are interested in the Montessori method, contact CMS for a tour andsee what Montessori is all about!<\/p>\n
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Country Montessori School serves children ages 2.6 to 11 years in its Early Childhood(Preschool and Kindergarten), for Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) and Upper Elementary (ages 9-12) programs.<\/p>\n
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