Summary: The Montessori Method is a different approach to education which underscores dynamic learning, autonomy, collaboration, and learning in sync, with every child engaging unique pace of improvement. Originator: Maria Montessori (1870-1952), Italian educator and doctor. The Montessori Method is a method of training, which stresses uniqueness and freedom in learning. Youngsters are viewed as intrinsically inquisitive and driven by the very idea of learning. Along these lines, instruction is seen as a procedure which ought to happen in congruity with the youngster’s individual pace and pote ..read more

Summer is here, and while most public schools are out, Joyous Montessori never stops working hard to give their students the best educational experiences possible. During the school year we focus on academics, including early arithmetic and beginning writing skills. During the summer, however, we like to branch out a little bit and offer programming that gives the children a chance to develop their practical, social and artistic skills. Here are some of the special programs we’ve put into place Art Class: This summer we have been teaching our students how to create great art wit ..read more

What Makes Joyous Montessori Different From Other Caregivers in our Area? At Joyous Montessori – Keller, we don’t just care for your children – we educate them. Our Montessori curriculum is filled with academic content, fostering skills that will last a lifetime. We have daily focus on mathematics and language arts, and we include enrichment classes featuring staff members with special expertise. We teach keyboarding skills, Spanish, art, and music. We encourage healthy eating habits with our monthly cooking class, and we offer a wide array of special classes designed to teach p ..read more

Exciting things are happening at Joyous Montessori! This month, we are studying the planet Mars, President Thomas Jefferson, the continent of North America, and the life cycle of a butterfly. We are also working intensely with many Montessori tools, including the two I will describe below. The Trinomial Cube Students who have mastered the binomial cube will get an extra challenge when they are given the trinomial cube. The trinomial cube is a puzzle cube with twenty-eight pieces: One yellow, one blue and one redcube. Eighteen square based prisms. Six black rectangular prisms. A box to hold it ..read more

Teachers of Montessori have many different sets of manipulative objects that help children understand abstract concepts by handling tangible objects. Children use their five senses to comprehend the world around them. Each month at Joyous Montessori we send out a calendar showcasing which Montessori materials we are using for that month’s curriculum. Here are some examples of the materials we will be using for September, with links to videos that demonstrate the teaching method used in class. Cards and Counters: This set of materials includes cards representing the numbers from one to ten, and ..read more

Maria Montessori believed in each child’s ability to reach his full potential in his own time if given the opportunity and an environment in which to develop naturally.  The second principle of Montessori Curriculum is the sensorial aspect. The five senses – seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and tasting – are natural processes, beginning at birth, which help a child make sense of his environment.  Montessori teachers use these senses as teaching tools from birth, helping children organize their understanding of life and learning and their place in the world.  Children who can ..read more

At the beginning of a child’s life, it is extremely important to begin the formation of skills and thinking, for their future. Exercises that emphasize a child being allowed to experience things that will be useful throughout their lives, is a just a normal part of the thinking for those of us, guiding children through Montessori Education. Having a structure that allows not only parental support, but school support is critical to the success of every child. Each program in the Montessori curriculum gives the structure and guidance to prepare each child to their fullest potential. The entire M ..read more

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The Montessori Educational system is a unique concept that has become more and more recognized across the country over the years. As Montessori is unique, so are different Montessori Schools. Joyous Montessori believes in a “one to one” approach. Our commitment to the Montessori philosophy, along with our passion for caring for and loving the wonderful children entrusted to us, makes Joyous special and unique to our communities. This individual attention involves families in the educational process, as well as the student. Students receive personal attention daily and their parents are welcome ..read more

As your child begins to grow up, there comes a point where you must make a pinnacle decision: — What school will you choose? A school should not only be an educational zone, but also a safe haven for developmental growth. It should encompass a combination of learning opportunities as well as the chance for creative expression. Joyous Montessori schools contain all of these elements. By using a Montessori curriculum, Joyous schools will provide your child with a balanced education. What is the Montessori Approach? Unlike public school, a Montessori school provides an individualized approach. Yo ..read more