In an effort to build a stronger connection between our school & community, we ask our parents to volunteer 15 hours per calendar year. Anything a parent/grandparent feels that can contribute positively to our community, they do. One of our parents generously offered to cut our hedges in the front, as they were over growing. […]
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Children under three learn in nurturing environments with a small group of their peers and a low child to adult ratio. A child will remain in the Nido (Infant Community) until fully mobile, then transition into the Toddler I Community. From two to three years old, the child enters into the Toddler II Community. Activities
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Children under three learn in nurturing environments with a small group of their peers and a low child to adult ratio. A child will remain in the Nido (Infant Community) until fully mobile, then transition into the Toddler I Community. From two to three years old, the child enters into the Toddler II Community. Activities
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Maria Montessori, M.D. believed that human beings are directed by their own inner drive for self-development. She believed that the goal of early childhood education should be to cultivate the child’s natural desire to learn and to aid in the unfolding of life. In a Montessori environment, this objective is approached in two ways: Each
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Teaching your toddler how to put on and take off their own underwear will greatly help with their potty training. Here are a few tricks to teach your toddler how to put on their underwear: 1. Lay underwear on the floor with the tag side closest to the ground. Touch the tag and say “tag”
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Are you ready for your child to become self sufficient in using the toilet? First thing is first: setting your child’s environment up so they can be independent & successful! Here are a few tricks to prepare the bathroom for your little one to use the toilet independently: 1. Use your adult toilet in the
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Using only 3 ingredients your children can help make a Salt Dough keepsake ornaments to treasure for years or to give to give as a gift to loved ones. Capture the memories of little hands and feet using the salt dough recipe provided below. What you’ll need: 3 cups flour 3 cups salt (easiest to
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Tis the Season of Lights; a time to share good food, love and gifts, with our family and friends. In North America, this is typically the time of year we call for peace, and remember that there is Hope and Goodness in the world. This is also one of the times that we more readily
The Best Little Genius Montessori school will be closed on December 24 and December 25th, 2015. We will also be closing at 5:00 p.m. on New Years Eve, December 31st, 2015. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these times please give us a call at: 503.492.8500 or stop by at: 3200 NE Hogan
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The Little Genius Montessori’s two year old toddler classrooms had the chance to watch a squirrel eat! This brave squirrel feasted on a healthy nut snack while the children watched through the fence outside on the playground. While taking a walk with your toddler have them look around for natural encounters. If your toddler spots
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