Montessori Kids Universe Ashburn

Understanding & Supporting a Child’s Sensitive Period for Order – This Merry Montessori

Understanding & Supporting a Child’s Sensitive Period for Order. http://www.thismerrymontessori.com/?p=891

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Happy Easter!

Easter Preschool Activities - Trillium Montessori

Fun spring activities to do with your preschooler this weekend! http://www.trilliummontessori.org/easter-preschool-activities/

trilliummontessori.org This week I'm honored to share with you some photos contributed by one of our long time readers, Dagmar Brumovska! She has a lot fun ideas that you can try on your preschool shelves for Easter. We also have photos of the printable cards included in the Trillium Montessori Easter Preschool Pack. Betw...

How Cleaning and Sweeping Prepare Children for Academic Success - Montessori Nature

https://www.montessorinature.com/practical-life/

montessorinature.com Learn about the importance of practical life activities from the perspective of the Montessori method when it comes to academic perfomance in future.

Science for Kids: Chromatography Butterfly Craft

Spring into science with this fun experiment! https://buggyandbuddy.com/chromatography-butterflies-separating-colors-in-markers/?fbclid=IwAR09F9m-TOOOxskozjx215eXjCv_GHMpwmHezbiIUv8Jbh8DmOneucbFk9A

buggyandbuddy.com Looking for some spring themed science for kids? You'll definitely want to explore chromatography using coffee filters and markers. The results from this science experiment can even be used to create a colorful butterfly craft for kids! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Most kids are used...

Why Wait - MariaMontessori.com

“Education cannot be effective unless it helps a child to open up himself to life.” -Maria Montessori https://www.mariamontessori.com/2018/02/26/why-wait/?fbclid=IwAR2nab18orfTsKtTTdVyzqKkeZ4r874kkpyhrFkdHbC5G-KLdN6XhbvRRgk

mariamontessori.com Many years ago, I had a student who was an unintentional and most unlikely source of great inspiration. Where Anna is now, I couldn’t say. I suppose she is in the midst of a successful college career. When I first knew her, she was three years old, smart and strong-willed, the cherished daughter o...

Paper Easter Egg Craft Idea

A fun weekend craft to do with your family! https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/paper-easter-egg-craft/?fbclid=IwAR3g9ItRdZ7STnG4Gjg0jC5ovRKuUE10wq0tBWGVz-UBVhgf9vlq9wluj1I

easypeasyandfun.com No need to have regular Easter eggs when you can make this adorable paper Easter

21 April Fools' Pranks to Play on Your Kids

Celebrate April Fools' Day with these tricks that keep your kids giggling all day long! https://www.popsugar.com/family/Kid-Friendly-April-Fools-Day-Pranks-34455775

moms.popsugar.com Does your little one like to make jokes, especially at your expense? If so, it may be time for some friendly payback. From freezing their breakfasts to

The term 'Montessori preschool' is thrown around a ton, but most people still aren't sure what it is

Montessori Explained. https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1006195/what-is-a-montessori-preschool/

sheknows.com Montessori preschool sure sounds like a good idea to us!

Observing your Child - For Small Hands

Observation illuminates the path ahead. https://www.forsmallhands.com/ideas-insights/observing-your-child

forsmallhands.com Happy Montessori Education Week!

The Tendencies of Humans from Montessori for Everyone

Maria Montessori was able to identify eleven important tendencies that compel human beings to construct and refine the world around them. http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Tendencies-of-Humans_ep_73-1.html

montessoriforeveryone.com This article clearly explains why children seek to learn and explore the world around them.

Eight ways to introduce kids to STEM at an early age - The Hechinger Report

https://hechingerreport.org/eight-ways-introduce-young-kids-stem-early-age/?fbclid=IwAR0GoFDVeRDJSIUpDOtCumUgWUeq9SZB5TYNGZJgjufBBFprsgNMVSU1pZM

hechingerreport.org Children are capable of understanding science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts when they are less than a year old but these skills must be developed intentionally, according to a new report released by The Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC) at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. The a...

Montessori’s Aeroplane - MariaMontessori.com

“There is nothing in the intellect which was not first in the senses.” -Aristotle https://www.mariamontessori.com/2017/10/24/montessoris-aeroplane/?fbclid=IwAR0l6GqvA5VWiPvkNEpeyL05-MT5yCweePYlWZTpVjTbJ6r0J-6T0U4PKmo

mariamontessori.com When our oldest son was six years old, he arrived home from school one day in an unusually chatty mood. “Mom,” he said. “Did I tell you I can do division abstractly now? You know, in my head?”

Montessori Basics: What is the Montessori work period?

bergamoschools.com You may already know a bit about the Montessori work period, also known as the work cycle. What exactly is it, and why is it so important?

Is Montessori Just for Preschool?

bergamoschools.com What do the older five and six-year-old children get out of staying in Montessori? Although not as intuitively obvious, the benefits of keeping your child in Montessori for “Kindergarten” are even more compelling – and will have profound effects on your child’s social, emotional, and academi...

Is Montessori Just for Preschool?

https://www.bergamoschools.com/montessori-just-preschool/?fbclid=IwAR3AlsixStCUGwaHbtd01Rh1oQxGaRDATcX6COxKLcVRrAoHARrdOihgfGI

bergamoschools.com What do the older five and six-year-old children get out of staying in Montessori? Although not as intuitively obvious, the benefits of keeping your child in Montessori for “Kindergarten” are even more compelling – and will have profound effects on your child’s social, emotional, and academi...

Why Wait - MariaMontessori.com

https://www.mariamontessori.com/2018/02/26/why-wait/?fbclid=IwAR0AE-KfGwPY2wv8HAkr8jya065LwwJxdN90OWVH9_RN-SGqFlJXXa_Vy1U

mariamontessori.com Many years ago, I had a student who was an unintentional and most unlikely source of great inspiration. Where Anna is now, I couldn’t say. I suppose she is in the midst of a successful college career. When I first knew her, she was three years old, smart and strong-willed, the cherished daughter o...

6 Montessori parenting habits to practice every day

https://www.mother.ly/child/6-key-ways-to-be-montessori-with-your-kids-every-day

mother.ly Living the Montessori philosophy at home with children can seem daunting. Educators get dedicated training in this curriculum, after all, so you might ask yourself, "How could I possibly use this philosophy at home if I don't have a special degree?"While it's true that educators need to have a well-...

Winter themed toddler transfer work.

Winter sensory table.

Puzzles help refine motor skills and build concentration.

Bead stairs are one way our students learn how to distinguish the difference between quantities.

Ready to head out to the playground for some fun in the sun!

Themed story boards allow children to create their own stories on different topics.

In Montessori, learning to care for our self and respect our environment is one way we help teach grace and courtesy. When a student is finished with their work, they put their materials away and roll up their rug carefully.

Our Primary students are creating their very own art.

OPEN HOUSE this Saturday!

Learn about our amazing school and our great programs this Saturday from 12 - 3 pm...

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

Clay and molding is another great way to help refine fine motor skills and build hand strength.

Here our primary student is learning different 3 letter words

Top 5 Reasons Why Montessori Works

"As a Montessori parent and advocate, I can honestly say that I fell in love with Montessori at first sight. Over the years, I’ve watched my son benefit in so many ways because of his educational experiences. His love for learning, academic abilities, compassion and self-motivation are all qualities he’s attained from this superb form of learning. Here are five reasons why I think Montessori sets itself apart from other ways of learning:"

montessorirocks.org As a Montessori parent and advocate, I can honestly say that I fell in love with Montessori at first sight. Over the years, I’ve watched my son benefit in so many ways because of his educational experiences. His love for learning, academic abilities, compassion and self-motivation are all qualitie...

This puzzle teaches our toddlers how to open and close locks in different ways.

Montessori Kids Universe will be conducting a Book Fair in our lobby from Feb 25th to Mar 3rd, 2019. This event is open to all parents and please help us reach our goal.

In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday and National Read Across America Week, Montessori Kids Universe of Ashburn will celebrate the entire week by celebrating each day with style.

Toddler Mathematics work

After a wonderful Montessori work cycle, our students cozy up for a nice rest.

Learning about art and culture is a BIG part of our curriculum at MKU. Our Primary class is learning about Claude Monet this week.

Toddler practical life work!

Letter work in our primary class.

Our toddlers learn so many different methods of transferring, this helps build concentration! It also helps build strength in their hand muscles, which they will use to write with.

Peeling and placing stickers assists toddlers with dexterity and fine gross motor skills.

Montessori Kids Universe of Ashburn will be closed on Wednesday February 20, 2019 as a result of the winter storm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to opening on time on Thursday.

Montessori Kids Universe Ashburn location hopes you are having a wonderful President's Day!