Montessori philosophy Archives ⋆ Excellence in Childcare and Preschool at Maria Montessori International Academy

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The Montessori Toddler Guide: Dressing and Toilet Training

November 20th, 2017|Montessori philosophy|

As your child grows, you will find them display an increasing need to be independent. “I’ll do it myself” is a very common phrase among toddlers. Rather than discouraging them, it’s important to nurture their independence and ability to take care of themselves. The Montessori toddler guide seeks to help your child complete basic tasks on their own and give them tasks that they can successfully accomplish.

Read on, to learn about the Montessori toddler guide to dressing and toilet training!

Montessori Toddler Guide: The Dressing Frame

At Maria Montessori International Academy, we utilize a dressing frame in an effort to make dressing easier. A dressing frame is a very important tool for toddlers, helping them hone their fine motor skills, especially the ability to grasp and pinch with their fingers. This method allows your child to learn to button, zip, velcro, and snap. In other words, toddlers will increase

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High Quality Childcare: Give Your Child Every Advantage

October 24th, 2017|Education, Montessori philosophy|

As parents, we all want the best for our children. In our search for the best, we seek out the best schools, the most educational toys, and, of course, high quality childcare. In particular, high quality childcare provides a great advantage to younger children. This avenue helps them develop social skills while preparing them for future education.

However, not all childcare is equal. Not only are you looking for exceptional care, but also a great learning environment.

Learning comes naturally for children, but the guidance they receive will factor into how quickly they learn and how much they absorb. The options we offer at Maria Montessori International Academy (MMIA) aim to foster that natural love of learning. We hope to give your child an advantage that lasts a lifetime.

The Nuances of High Quality Childcare

Perhaps the best way to educate children is to allow them to embrace

Why Parents Choose Maria Montessori Preschool Over Traditional Daycare

October 15th, 2017|Education, Montessori philosophy|

Life happens. And for one reason or another, you now find yourself needing childcare near you. Unfortunately, finding space in an affordable preschool after the start of the school year is not always easy. Fortunately for you, right now we have guaranteed placements for children from ages 3 months to five years of age. Let me introduce you to our early education Montessori school – Maria Montessori International Academy. MMIA has locations convenient to Indianapolis, Zionsville, and Carmel, Indiana. So no matter where you are, we’ve got you covered.

Montessori Method

For those who are less familiar with the Montessori Method of education, here are some things you will want to know. Montessori education has been practiced for over 100 years in many parts of the world.

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Is it too early for 4-year-olds to learn how to read?

September 3rd, 2017|Childhood skills, Education, Montessori philosophy|

Does the idea of 4-year-olds learning how to read seem odd? How about 3-year-olds learning how to write?

At Montessori schools, it’s the norm.

That’s what Indianapolis parent Andrell Moore found out a few years ago. When Moore arrived at Maria Montessori International Academy to pick up his daughter at the end of a school day, the teachers gave him an unexpected surprise: a recording of the young girl reading an entire book for the first time.

He was taken aback. “The thing about it was that was really surprising that it was before her 4th birthday,” Moore recalled. “It was priceless. Normally, you would have to be attending super expensive academies to receive that type of education. What they were able to provide my daughter was really priceless.”

Moore’s child wasn’t the only student at MMIA who learned to read at the ages

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Why Does Your Child Hate School?: 5 Reasons to Consider

August 6th, 2017|Education, Montessori philosophy|

If your child seems to hate school, dreads getting up in the morning on school days or constantly pretends to be ill, don’t ignore this type of behavior. You shouldn’t consider it “natural” for your child to hate going to school.

When the classroom is stimulating, engaging and welcoming, most children look forward to going to school. Based on numerous studies, your child may be facing challenges in several areas that make attending class an uncomfortable experience.

Here are 5 reasons you should explore:

1. Poor performance with math. Don’t underestimate the frustration your child has with math. If a child is performing poorly in this subject area, there’s a good chance he will struggle in other subjects, according to a recent report published in The Washington Post.

That study revealed that many students struggle with academic performance in reading and other subjects — primarily because they struggle with math.

According to cognitive scientist Daniel

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Read Our Top 10 Montessori Quotes for Inspiration

July 15th, 2017|Childhood skills, Education, Montessori philosophy|

As she was with her teaching methods, Dr. Maria Montessori is memorable for her inspiring quotes. Many of them are based on her research and observations that shaped the life-changing philosophies of the Montessori Method. Over the course of many years, Dr. Montessori shared her insights in books and lectures around the world.

No matter who you are in the life of a child — as a parent, teacher, friend or relative, we’re sure you’ll find our Top 10 favorite Maria Montessori quotes truly inspiring.
Please share a few of your own favorite Montessori quotes with us!

Here they are … our top 10 Montessori quotes!

“The child has a mind able to absorb knowledge. He has the power to teach himself.”

“A child who has become master of his acts through long and repeated exercises, and who has been encouraged by the pleasant and

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A biography of Maria Montessori

July 8th, 2017|Education, Montessori philosophy|

By Vivian Cain

Dr. Maria Montessori was a pioneer in education during the early 1900’s. Born in a time when women were not allowed in the field of medicine, she broke down barriers to become a respected physician and moved on to developing innovative methods for teaching young children.

Overcoming Obstacles

When Maria reached the age of 13 she had already started to overcome the first challenges she’d experience as a student. She attended an all-boys technical school—having qualified as an applicant based on exam scores. While her father encouraged her to pursue a career in engineering, she had her heart set on becoming a doctor. After applying to Rome’s medical school—she was rejected, but never discouraged. She continued to educate herself in the field of medical science and was admitted after persevering through challenges.

Discovery

Upon her completion of medical school in 1896, Dr. Montessori began practicing psychiatry. She worked as a

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Explore why Montessori works for infants

July 2nd, 2017|Montessori philosophy|

By Vivian Cain

Montessori education for infants? Absolutely. When studying children’s development more than 100 years ago, Dr. Maria Montessori, saw the principles of discovery and learning at work in newborns.

Dr. Montessori, the founder of one of the leading educational philosophies of this century, saw the benefits of surrounding infants with a calm, nurturing and safe Montessori environment.

Here are some of the observations of a Montessori education for infants.

Movement. Babies need movement in order to experience the world around them. A Montessori setting provides a safe place for your infant to move about, whether they’re just beginning to walk or haven’t yet mastered crawling. At this stage, infants are learning to control the movement of their hands and feet, support their hands and develop hand-eye coordination. Mastering their coordination and movement is the first step in exploring the world around

ENCOURAGING IMAGINATION, EXPLORATION, AND INNOVATION.

Montessori Toddler Guide: The Dressing Frame

The Nuances of High Quality Childcare

Montessori Method

Overcoming Obstacles

Discovery