
At Apple Montessori, we understand how important it is to give our children moments within the classroom to breathe and refocus with our lessons.
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Apple Montessori Schools nurture the "whole child". Our infant, toddler, preschool/K & elementary curriculum allows children to develop at their own pace.
For over 40 years, we have set exceptional standards in early childhood education. These early years are a critical time for learning and the Apple Montessori experience lays the foundation for a lifetime of school success. Research shows Montessori children have an advantage academically, socially, emotionally, and beyond. Inspired by the Montessori Method, our stimulating and challenging curricu
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At Apple Montessori, we understand how important it is to give our children moments within the classroom to breathe and refocus with our lessons.
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There’s nothing like the “Yes, I did it” smile!
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Today we honor and remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a National Day of Service. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate diversity and equality, discuss activism and the civil rights movement, volunteer, and take an active role in improving our communities.
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Please enjoy this recorded reading of the book 'It Starts With Me' by co-authors Dr. Kimberly Johnson and Dr. Bernice A. King: https://youtu.be/w-gfu8I1K9Y
A Virtual Youth Book Reading and Puppetry Presentation of 'It Starts With Me' A live reading of the book 'It Starts With Me' by co-authors Dr. Kimberly Johnson and Dr. Bernice A. King, C.E.O. of the King Center. Join Amora as she encou...
It is not too late to join us for an upcoming January open house! Meet our teachers or even stop by for storytime! This month, we invite you to discover how our educators nurture a lifelong love of learning in a safe and caring environment.
☑️ RSVP today: http://ow.ly/jiIe50MaXjM
It is easy to love math at Apple! By utilizing golden beads, we introduce the decimal system visually and demonstrate values of one, tens, hundreds and thousands.
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At Apple, our classrooms are like mini communities. Peer-to-peer learning allows students to teach (and learn from) their classmates.
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Dr. Maria Montessori believed that every child is born with the potential for independence. We foster that at Apple Montessori by encouraging self-care activities as young as toddler age.
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As many of you know, this year was a milestone celebration of our 50th year open as Apple Montessori Schools. Our theme was “Celebrating Apple Through Enriching Our Communities.” It’s been a year filled with smiles, laughter, connection, and goodwill with families from all over.
We are grateful for the support of our incredible Apple community. Thank you all for joining us in celebrating our landmark year. !
Our curriculum is designed to promote whole-child development. We accomplish this each day in our classrooms as we introduce children to a set of shared values and ideals, including grace and courtesy, as well as respect and kindness for others. Learn more in our latest blog post: http://ow.ly/z3Rc50MbE2L
Teaching the art of grace, courtesy, respectfulness, and kindness | Apple Montessori Schools At Apple. Our program is designed to educate the whole child. We help children recognize that they have gifts to offer in making the world a better place. We focus on character development, grace and courtesy lessons, public speaking, and celebrating diversity and all cultures.
School may be out for a winter intermission, but learning never stops! Here are some winter crafts and activities that are great ways to have fun and practice reading, writing, art, math, and science skills!
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125 Activities To Keep Kids Busy Indoors When It’s Cold We have fun winter activities for preschoolers, toddlers, young kids and more.
We wish you all a safe and Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! 🎉
Before we say “see you later” for the holiday break, our AMS teams gathered for an invaluable day of teambuilding and continuing education. This Professional Development Day, our educators strengthened their abilities through workshops like Preventing & Managing Illness, Communicating with Infants & Toddlers, and more! With prize winning activities, festive treats, and non-stop learning, days like this uplift and remind us all of the integral part we play in the growth and well-being of our students, families, and communities.
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Selecting a school to make the most of those early learning years is a big decision. Join us for one of our upcoming January Open Houses and discover how our educators nurture a lifelong love of learning in a safe and caring environment.
Learn more and RSVP: http://ow.ly/jnuL50MaXjN
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Our Regional Directors hosted a Winter/End of the Year Appreciation Party for our support staff. Our teams had the chance to gather, catch up, and enjoy festive treats. Thanks everyone for joining us as we celebrated our support staff who enrich our school communities from behind the scenes!
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Stacking cups may look simple, but this activity is a valuable developmental tool. Not only does stacking improve dexterity and fine motor skills, but it also allows for little ones to face challenges and practice problem-solving!
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Apple Community! Today is the last day to vote for Apple Montessori Schools to be voted as "Best Daycare"!
Please scroll down to the BEST DAYCARE Category and vote Apple Montessori Schools! (Vote, share with friends, and vote again!)
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The Number Rods are a great example of concrete materials to explore abstract concepts. These rods introduce children to the concept of quantities 1 – 10.
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Through our whole-child approach, we take every precaution to provide an environment of support, security, and safety. Find out how hard we are working to keep our schools safe for each and every child by reading our blog post:
https://applemontessorischools.com/blog/discover-how-apple-montessori-students-stay-safe-and-healthy
Discover how Apple Montessori students stay safe and healthy | Apple Montessori Schools As another school year begins with success, we are so grateful to open our doors to the smiling faces of our students and continue the Apple Montessori tradition of providing an unparalleled education — all in a loving and safe environment.
a frog goes through FOUR stages of life? Activities like this help our students gain a better understanding of how this animal grows from a tadpole to a frog.
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Starting your holiday shopping? We have the perfect gift ideas for your Apple Family! Visit our gift guide to find clothes, accessories & more: http://ow.ly/uoSY50LT2ky
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At Apple Montessori Schools, our mission is to help each child see that they have a gift to offer in making the world a better place. Each November, our children, families, and staff collect various goods to donate to local food pantries to help make Thanksgiving a more plentiful one for others. Great job to our Elementary students for counting the items before they were donated.
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We are proud to be a valued part of your communities, providing an exceptional educational experience. Thanks to our Apple Community, we have been voted "Hoboken's Best Daycare" in the previous years and hope to make it another!
Please scroll down to the BEST DAYCARE Category and vote for Apple Montessori!
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Wishing you ALL a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! Like you and your families, our Apple students had a great time learning about gratitude during their Thanksgiving Day Feasts. We are so thankful for our families who helped make this happen! In the spirit of the season, we would like to take a moment to share how grateful we are for the support of our wonderful team and families who have entrusted us with the happiness and success of their children.
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By taking part in transferring activities, children are able to strengthen their fine motor skills. This movement helps future handwriting skills!
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Apple slicing is an advanced practical life lesson that allows children to preparea snack and share that snack with others as a grace and courtesy lesson.
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Wishing you all a safe, fun, and feel-good Halloween.
learning activities conducted indoors can be just as successful outdoors? In fact, studies show that students are more engaged, attentive, and eager to learn in an outdoor classroom!
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Month is still being celebrated and we are so thankful for the education we have been receiving about the importance of fire safety. We know our students have been enjoying these fun visits from fire safety friends!
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After studying, raising and viewing the life cycle of a praying mantis, our elementary students were ready to release the Praying Mantis babies into the wild!
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Research has shown a direct link between children who received a Montessori education to long-term positive psychological health and well-being. Read our latest blog post to learn more: http://ow.ly/jMXH50LkHbe
Study shows Montessori Education Helps Children Become Happy Adults | Apple Montessori Schools Research shows strong evidence that Montessori education provides long-term positive benefits and may be superior to traditional, conventional methods of education, especially on measures relating to students’ psychological health and well-being.
Research has shown a direct link between children who received a Montessori education to long-term positive psychological health and well-being. Read our latest blog post to learn more: http://ow.ly/s88M50LkHbh
Study shows Montessori Education Helps Children Become Happy Adults | Apple Montessori Schools Research shows strong evidence that Montessori education provides long-term positive benefits and may be superior to traditional, conventional methods of education, especially on measures relating to students’ psychological health and well-being.
Our elementary students look forward to their weekly specials' classes, including art, music, gym, Spanish, and tech! From visits to local Art Museums, movie making and pen-pal opportunities, each week at Apple Montessori Schools Elementary is a new adventure.
Interested in learning more? Join us for an Open House tomorrow, October 22nd at 10am-12pm @ 25 Nevins Road, Wayne NJ 07470
RSVP HERE: http://ow.ly/4fVe50Li0o9
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the first exercise children complete with the Movable Alphabet is sorting the letters alphabetically? Students work at their own pace to gain familiarity and confidence to move on to more complex activities like spelling!
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Join us for an upcoming Toddler open house on Friday, October 21st (9 am -10 am or 2pm -3pm) at our Cliffside Park location. Discover how Apple Montessori School’s year-round Toddler program is based on respect for each child’s developmental milestones and individual needs.
Ask questions and meet our warm and wonderful team who take pride in ensuring the individual needs of your little one are met, while fostering their unique potential! RSVP today: http://ow.ly/mchV50LfQnX
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The peg board is an activity where children grasp and stack pegs to build their fine motor skills. The ability to sort and stack colorful pegs also promotes creativity, sorting, color recognition, patterning, and even basic math skills.
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Word lists are a major helper when building a strong foundation for language and vocabulary. These lists also work to improve reading and speaking skills too.
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Fire Prevention Week is here! We are grateful to the Towaco Fire Department for providing our students with important fire safety tips. The children had such a great time asking questions and wearing fire hats!
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It is and this year’s campaign is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape." This is a great time to educate yourself and build a lifesaving action plan to keep you and your family safe. Learn how to plan and take action here: http://ow.ly/o1PV50L8wCN
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It is and this year’s campaign is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape." This is a great time to educate yourself and build a lifesaving action plan to keep you and your family safe. Learn how to plan and take action here: http://ow.ly/YykS50L8wE5
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Dr. Maria Montessori said, “It is not enough for the teacher to love the child. She must first love and understand the universe”, and that is one reason we place such a heavy emphasis on continuing education, training and professional development. On Monday, our teams covered an array of topics from yoga to parent communication! We are so proud to watch our Apple team continually improve their skills, growing in their roles, and passing along those helpful tools to your children!
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There are few days like Bring Your Parent to School Day for families! It is the chance to truly connect with your child’s educational journey, while learning firsthand what the AMS community is like.
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There are few days like Bring Your Parent to School Day for families! It is the chance to truly connect with your child’s educational journey, while learning firsthand what the AMS community is like.
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Apple Montessori Schools has been re-branded! You may have noticed the color and design changes at our locations. With the new designs, we had to say goodbye to the awesome Meet Carter signs that were up in Hoboken. Before they came down, Carter stopped by for a visit and offered a new business pitch.
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Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a great time to celebrate and honor Indigenous communities, while acknowledging, recognizing, and connecting with the land you are on. Here are a few ideas to educate and commemorate with your family.
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“We’re Still Here”: How To Talk Kids About Indigenous Peoples Day Indigenous Peoples Day is day of celebration, acknowledgement, reverence, and reflection. Here's how to explain this to children.
Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a great time to celebrate and honor Indigenous communities, while acknowledging, recognizing, and connecting with the land you are on. Here are a few ideas to educate and commemorate with your family.
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http://ow.ly/VeOq50L6aM9
“We’re Still Here”: How To Talk Kids About Indigenous Peoples Day Indigenous Peoples Day is day of celebration, acknowledgement, reverence, and reflection. Here's how to explain this to children.
Happy , everyone! Take a moment today to give someone a reason to smile.
Happy , everyone! Take a moment today to give someone a reason to smile.
Our Apple educators, like Dr. Montessori, understand that children benefit significantly from being outside and exploring nature.
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Our Apple educators, like Dr. Montessori, understand that children benefit significantly from being outside and exploring nature.
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Today we celebrate ! Thank you teachers, who are not only a source of guidance and joy within the classroom, they are leaders in our communities. We honor and appreciate all teachers for their dedication to the invaluable gift of education.
For over 45 years, we have set exceptional standards in early childhood education. These early years are a critical time for learning and the Apple Montessori experience lays the foundation for a lifetime of school success. Research shows Montessori children have an advantage academically, socially, emotionally, and beyond.
Inspired by the Montessori Method, our stimulating and challenging curriculum is adapted to your child's own particular needs and learning pace. Our emphasis on the "whole child" ensures he or she develops a strong work ethic, an independent spirit, creativity, respect, and compassion for others...all in a caring, safe and fun environment.
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We are a high-fidelty Montessori school located in Mahwah, NJ serving children as young as 6 weeks through 6 years old.
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Providing a standard of educational excellence in academic and practical life in a learning environment designed to nurture your child's love of learning.