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February Newsletter 2023

Welcome to February! We are more than half way through the school year and we have a lot of fun things planned for you this month. Ground hog “Phil” has predicted 6 more weeks of winter and hopefully soon we will all see some sunshine and warm weather!

Why Montessori education is priceless by Sunitha Pailoor (taken from American Montessori society reading blog)

Montessori education is paced to meet the needs of the child. The teacher encourages the child to master a concept, though it might take a week or a month; the child indicates to the teacher when he is ready to move on to the next skill or concept. This individualized, self-paced form of education comes from understanding that each human learns in a unique way.

Montessori is a form of education that respects the child and his/her desire to learn. The Montessori teacher respects the child and engages him as a partner in learning. Students are encouraged to explore and discover for themselves. The teacher presents lessons using concrete materials, but the child discovers the rules.

Montessori is a holistic form of education. The physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of the child are valued as much as academic progress. A quality Montessori program creates an environment that encourages the development of all these areas. I’ve heard people say that it is a waste of time for teachers to be teaching art to students when they could be teaching reading or math. I disagree; art supports (among other considerations) concentration, fine motor skills, an eye for aesthetic quality, and stress reduction. A relaxed child learns better and is more receptive to new ideas. Tools that help children learn to manage stress will help them be healthier and happier adults.

The greatest gift that a Montessori education gives to children is the joy of learning. When you have a quality Montessori program, the child, the family, and the school will work as a cohesive unit, and this program is priceless.

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Created with images by Galina N - "untitled image" • Liza - "geometric solids montessori shapes"