At The Woods, we provide a foundation that cultivates a lifelong love of learning grounded in peace, respect, independence, and excellence.
“The first duty of an education is to stir up life, but leave it free to develop”
– Maria Montessori
“To aid life, leaving it free, however, that is the basic task of the educator.”
– Maria Montessori
“The greatest development is achieved during the first years of life, and therefore it is then that the greatest care should be taken.”
– Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
Hello October!🎃
We have lots of fun planned this month! Mark these dates on your calendar ⬇️
October 9: Parent Education with Ms. Ardass on Bringing Montessori Home | 9:30 am
October 12: Indigenous Peoples’ Day | School Closed
October 12: Parent Social Committee Meet Up at Braehead Farms | 9 am
October 16: Parents Night Out | 6 – 10 pm
October 18: Nova Montessori Meet Up at Cox Farms | 10 am
October 23: Spirit Day – Wear your spirit shirt!
October 23: Kindergarten Field Trip to Cox Farms
October 23: Parents Night Out | 6:30 – 9:00 pm
October 30: Trunk or Treat | 5 – 6:30 pm
October 30: Fall Parties – Dress down in black and orange or Halloween pajamas
Save this post so you don`t miss anything going on here at The Woods this month 📌😊
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What exactly are children learning in the Sensorial area of a Montessori classroom? So much more than meets the eye!
Sensorial materials help children refine their senses by inviting them to explore differences in size, shape, color, texture, sound, and more. Through hands-on work, children practice sorting, matching, comparing, and sequencing while also developing concentration, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
This work lays an important foundation for future learning, while giving children the freedom to explore and discover at their own pace.
We love seeing the focus and curiosity that comes to life during Sensorial work!
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✨ Practical Life✨
In a Montessori classroom, everyday tasks become meaningful opportunities for children to learn, grow, and become more independent.
Our Toddler and Children’s House students practice skills like pouring, transferring, washing, flower arranging, food preparation, dressing, folding, and caring for their classroom.
It might look like “just” pouring water or wiping a table, but there’s so much happening underneath: concentration, coordination, confidence, independence, and responsibility.
And honestly, some of our favorite moments are watching a child finish a work, step back, and realize, “I did that all by myself!”
💬 Parents, what’s something your child insists on doing “all by myself” right now? We’d love to hear it!
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