Birthday celebrations are significant in our school, observed in a meaningful and reflective way. Rooted in Dr. Montessori’s principles of respect, empathy, and community, this global tradition empowers children to appreciate their own unique journey while feeling connected to the world around them. A central part of this celebration is the “Birthday Walk” around the sun, a symbolic and …
Celebrating Makenna Marshall
Montessori Preschool at Copperfield Alumna Makenna Marshall signed to Princeton University for Track & Field last Wednesday on #NationalSigningDay. Montessori Preschool Alumna Makenna Marshall signed to Princeton University for Track & Field. Alongside her teachers, friends, family, and church, Makenna was honored at Langham Creek High School for earning a full ride scholarship (valued at …
Learning to be Social in a Montessori Classroom
A common misconception about Montessori education is that an emphasis on independence means working alone. This is false. In a Montessori school, we believe independence means learning to be self-disciplined and self-aware - AND working constructively and harmoniously with others.
Discipline in the Montessori Classroom
As we begin the school year, a popular question from our parents is: How do we enforce discipline in the Montessori classroom? Montessori education is different from traditional education, and our understanding of discipline is also different from traditional public school. In a Montessori school, we seek to develop the child's self-discipline by establishing limits; exercising …
How Montessori Preschool is Responding to COVID-19
Our school was recently profiled by EdChoice on our response to COVID-19. We developed an online platform called Montessori@Home, which includes live Zoom sessions, pre-recorded videos, and access to curated digital resources to support early learning at home at a child's own pace. Although we rarely support passive screen time for young children, we've learned …
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