One of the goals of the Imani Montessori Approach is to transmit the beliefs and values of a culture to our children. These values spring from the teachings of Maria Montessori and her vision of what it means to live in peace and global citizenship. Character development continues to be one of the most important aspects of the Montessori curriculum, across all ages. The Montessori teacher and parent are important role models and guides toward the “education of the whole child” through thoughtful practice and shared experience. One of the key concepts of character development is the importance of not...
Montessori Education at Home
A Montessori education is wonderful when the children and the teachers can interact directly. However sometimes we are not able to attend school. We might be stuck at home during a pandemic or maybe just unable to attend physical classes for one reason or the other. At that point the home environment becomes a crucial place of early Montessori learning. The most rewarding and fun work for a Montessori teacher is seeing young children expressing their joy when learning, growing and discovering. The Montessori education environment is a cool place where children thrive at their own pace and in their...
Benefits of Healthy Eating Habits to Young Learning Minds
Healthy Eating Habits in early childhood development and learning is important. From birth, food is essential for survival. A nutritious diet makes your child healthier and more capable of learning.
Staying Healthy: Washing Hands and Cleanliness for Kids
Parents and teachers should insist on hand washing whenever a child comes from playing outside, welcoming guest, visits the toilet or finishes eating food among other activities. It is easier to instill the habit of hand washing when they are still young. Children like playing around with water, which makes it easy to teach them how washing hands is adequately done and the right time to clean your hands. At Imani Montessori, children are taught and understand the steps involved when washing their hands, which include wetting their hands, applying soap and then scrubbing their hands. The children often just...
Kids’ Health: Positive Self-Esteem Development in Children
Building self-esteem in children is an important aspect of development that should involve both teachers and parents. The role of parents in building their children's self-esteem is important from the onset. What those who are around the child say and do impacts the child’s development.
Why Non-Compulsory Learning Methods Work Best
At Imani Montessori, children are encouraged to engage in activities of natural development through play, curiosity, communication, exploration, and collaboration.
Improving the Home Learning Environment
Virtually all parents want the best for their children. It is crucial that we support language development in every area of a child's life.