Starting kindergarten is an exciting time for your child at Imani Montessori! We want to make sure they have a fantastic journey ahead, filled with learning and fun. Here are some important skills they will be taught to help them get off to a great start:
Self-dependence refers to the child relying solely on themselves and their own abilities, while independence refers to the child's ability to work independently while also being able to collaborate and contribute to the community.
The Montessori curriculum places a strong emphasis on practical life skills, such as self-care, basic care of the environment, and social skills. This is because the Montessori approach views these skills as essential for a child’s overall development and independence. In a Montessori classroom, children are given opportunities to practice and develop practical life skills...
Every teacher at Imani Montessori School is well able to support and nurture every child’s individual interests. The materials we use in our classrooms are designed to support the children’s growth and to give them an opportunity to discover their interests through their own engagement. By interacting with their peers the children are able to...
Stories can be told verbally, using books, or while drawing pictures on paper or in sand. Real reading starts with pretend reading. When your child watches and listens to you reading they will develop language skills more quickly. Try to spend 10-15 minutes reading with your child each day.
To engage in good and effective communication with children each individual needs to offer their children full attention. That is; stop what you were doing and engage in a meaningful conversation with your child however simple the conversation is.
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...
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.
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.
