Author: Montessori Learning

Whether you are a parent, early childhood educator or caregiver, here are some ideas on how you can help your children engage and learn while enjoying the beauty of the Fall. At the Montessori Learning Centre in Calgary, we promote activities that help children refine their senses and cultivate skills through natural experienced-based learning and…

What was your learning experience like as a child?  Was it enforced or was it too lenient?  Did it work for you? “Learning is very natural when the child is in an environment that fosters this.”  Sherin Alibhai Children in the early years are extremely perceptive to all experiences and impressions in their environment.  This…

THE BIG DEAL BETWEEN REALITY AND FANTASY From its first breath, the newborn baby begins to understand the world around through their senses.  Their hands, nose, mouth become the instrument through which they pick up impressions.  These first impressions work their way to the brain.  This is where the work of analysing, dissecting and categorizing…

INDEPENDENCE! When did you ever hear that to be of importance in Early Childhood Education.  If anything most adults believe their role to be to do as much as possible for the child.   How often do we hear the child say, “ME DO”!  The adult wants to help, the child wants to do.  The adult…

The difference between preschools and daycares is really quite simple.  Preschools are licensed to operate one session for a maximum of 4 hours per day whereas daycares offer longer day options.  Child care centres are generally licenses under either of these two licences. Therefore the license only determines how long children can stay per day…

Returning to work will have its challenges especially for teachers, child care workers and early childhood educators.  Here are some tips to support you with this period: Teachers have an innate desire to always be supportive of their students.  Self care is paramount.  Find ways that energize and calm you.  Know what you can do…

Vegies, Fruits and Cheese! How can you go wrong with that combination? Have your child help shop, cut, and then inspire them to make shapes, bugs, allow their creativity to come to life. Healthy eating can be just as much fun preparing as much as it can be eating if the idea is presented in…

A decade ago, Praise in the form of ‘Well Done and Good Job’ was part of Early Childhood training and looked at with much respect. Now research has shown that such external motivation can have negative effects on the child. Children become dependent on praise to complete tasks and they don’t get the opportunity to…

Does every school prepare the child for the future? Most often not! Does every Montessori centre prepare the child for the future? Depends…. Dr. Montessori did not franchise her work and thus the name Montessori can be used for any program. Training programs differ too. To mention just a couple, in an authentic Montessori, children…

Dr. Maria Montessori the founder of the Montessori Method of Education did not franchise her work. This has caused much diversity in the Montessori programs offered all around North America and in the world. Montessori while rapidly expanding and successful is also sometimes watered down by blending it with other Early Childhood models of education….