BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care’s Post

More than 80 years ago, Dr. Maria Montessori already saw the trend that "children's movements are in general less developed than in previous generations". Now, what have we learned from it...? 🧐 The World Health Organization recently stated that "More than 80% of the world's adolescent population is insufficiently physically active". Sport can be a key to overcome this, provided that the environment is designed and maintained using Montessori principles. Interested to learn how to integrate sports in your environment in a Montessori way? Have a look at www.montessori-sports.com to follow a workshop or a course! #montessori #montessoriteachertraining #montessoribaby #montessoritoddler #montessoriphilosophy #montessoriactivity #montessoriteacher #preparedenvironments #sportisakey #montessorisportsactivity #montessoriteachers #montessorisports #montessorisport #montessorieducation #WiseWednesday #montessoriquote #wisewednesdays #wisewednesday #montessoriquotes

Kindergarten Essentials. It is hard to find out what exactly your child needs on their very first day of school. We are here to help you find the supplies they will need to get through the school year!! Two of the major supplies you will need are Ticonderoga pencils and a Primary Journal. Let us help you fill your basket with our Kindergarten Essentials. All items available in store and online!! . . . #kindergarten #kindergartensupplies #schoolsupplies #student #ticonderoga #primaryjournals #kindermat #local #localbusiness

One of my favorite things to do is talk with teachers about their experiences and share what I've gleaned: Here's a recording of a recent workshop that can be customized to fit each Montessori school I visit. Enjoy! #montessori #teacherworkshop #teachers #learninganddevelopment #teacherdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #professionalgrowth #workshop #mindfulteaching #teachwithmindfulness #classroomexperiences #workingwithinfants #infants #teachingyoungchildren #preschools #preschoolteachers

🔍 Puzzle activities or practical life tasks? Share your thoughts! Let's discuss the impact of focus on Montessori learning. 💬 Join us at Spring Stone Montessori for more conversation now! 👇 #MontessoriLife #ChildDevelopment #ParentingWin #ConcentrationSkills #FocusedLearning #HandsOnActivities #ToddlerFun #EducationalPlaytime #HappyKid #MindfulParenting

At Global Gateway Montessori School, practical life activities play a crucial role in nurturing independence, motor skills, concentration, organization, and social-emotional growth.

#discover_with_avonshire The Intersection of Montessori and Mindfulness: Cultivating Presence, Focus, and Self-Regulation in Children As modern parents and educators seek to nurture the whole child, the complementary approaches of Montessori and mindfulness are proving to be a powerful combination. At their core, both Montessori's child-centered pedagogy and the practice of mindfulness share a fundamental emphasis on developing presence, focus, and self-regulation. 🥇✨️The Montessori Method, pioneered by Dr. Maria Montessori, is rooted in the belief that children have an innate drive to learn and explore their environment. By providing a carefully prepared environment with developmentally-appropriate materials, Montessori classrooms encourage children to engage in self-directed, hands-on learning. This emphasis on focus, concentration, and intrinsic motivation aligns beautifully with the principles of mindfulness. 💢Mindfulness, the practice of bringing one's full attention to the present moment, has been shown to enhance cognitive, emotional, and social skills in children. When children are taught to pay attention to their breath, bodily sensations, and the world around them, they cultivate the ability to self-regulate their emotions and behaviors. This self-awareness and self-control are precisely the skills that Montessori education seeks to foster. 🧠Through the use of Montessori materials, children engage in activities that require them to be fully present and attuned to the task at hand. Whether it's carefully pouring water, sorting geometric shapes, or meticulously tracing sandpaper letters, the Montessori approach encourages children to be mindful of their movements, their senses, and their inner experience. This level of focus and concentration lays the foundation for the development of executive function skills, such as planning, decision-making, and problem-solving. 💥Furthermore, the Montessori emphasis on freedom within limits and the child's ability to self-correct aligns with the principles of mindfulness. By allowing children to make independent choices and self-regulate their behavior, Montessori classrooms provide a supportive environment for the development of emotional intelligence and self-awareness - key components of mindfulness. 💫As parents and educators continue to seek out effective ways to nurture the whole child, the integration of Montessori and mindfulness offers a powerful and synergistic approach. By cultivating presence, focus, and self-regulation, we can empower children to become confident, resilient, and self-directed learners, prepared to navigate the challenges of the 21st century. #montessori _uk #abc

Our Montessori Prep program’s Practical Life exercises will develop independence and self confidence in our students and is a wonderfully gentle transition for the little ones to a school environment. If you’d like to learn more about the Athena School or know someone who does visit Athena.School . . #PracticalLIfe #Grace #Courtesy #IntegralPart #Montessori #MontessoriPhilosophy #MontessoriCurriculum #IndepedentStudents #EarlyEducation #EarlyIntervention #SelfConfidence #GentleTransition #EarlyResponsibility #ResponsibleStudents #TeachThemEarly #StudentRoles #BestMethods

We asked MNW learner Anna to share about her experience in training. "The Montessori training helped me understand humans more, build empathy, and caused me to look inward to investigate how I could also be my best self." #communityeducation #jointhemovement #loveyourwork #chooseAMImontessori #montessoriteachereducationprogram #montessorinorthwest #montessori #infantandtoddler #earlychildhoodeducation #cosmiceducation #alternativeeducation

Embrace the beauty of repetition in a child's learning journey! 🔄 Dr. Maria Montessori reminds us that children thrive when given the freedom to repeat exercises at their own pace. #MontessoriMethod #LearningJourney #MariaMontessori #MontessoriQuote #MontessoriQuotes #MariaMontessoriQuote #DrMontessoriQuote

Discover the hidden benefits of practical life skills in Montessori education! Did you know that guiding children in cleaning tasks not only keeps our environment tidy but also hones their fine and gross motor skills? #MontessoriEducation #PracticalLife #FineMotorSkills #GrossMotorSkills #ChildDevelopment