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Learning How to Think - Exploring How to Do

From our vast curriculum to the unique classrooms to the strength of each teacher, Westmont encourages children to think for themselves, to discover, question, build resilience, create, lead, and collaborate. Westmont’s thriving, nurturing environment leads to lifelong success in academic, emotional, and social skills.

April 24, 2015UncategorizedEarth Day, Montessori, new jersey, preschool, videoby The Westmont Montessori School

Happy Earth Day!

As our Mission Statement states, “Our Montessori curriculum empowers each child by providing the foundation to excel academically, to develop respect for …

April 17, 2015UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Podcast Resources for Parents of Infants and Toddlers

So many of us lead busy lives with little time to sit and read books or the latest articles on …

April 9, 2015UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Changing Diapers While Your Child is Standing

We often get the sideways glances and questions from parents about the ‘Montessori way’ of changing diapers. “Why do you …

March 24, 2015UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Helping Children Overcome Anxiety

Children experience varying amounts of anxiety throughout their lives, some children more than others. If you notice that you child …

March 19, 2015UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

How a Montessori Education Prepares Children for College

At a recent National Association of Independent Schools conference, the topic of college readiness was examined. Feedback received from residential …

March 12, 2015UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Children That Play Outside In All Weather Grow Up Resilient

Although spring is finally approaching, we recently came across this article at the Wild Earth website that reminded us of …

March 4, 2015UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Building the Foundation for Language Learning

The ability to read and write are skills that generally take years to master. Although we traditionally think of learning …

February 24, 2015UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

From the Mind of Maria Montessori

As we celebrate Montessori Education Week, we thought it would be interesting to share some of Maria Montessori’s most famous …

February 13, 2015UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

The Wonder of Girls

Another gem from The Gurian Institute: Gender and Education News Feb 11, 2015 The Wonder of Girls Girls tend to be …

February 6, 2015UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Parent-leadership: 3 Insights

By Jim and Michele AspinallBased on Work with Author and Psychologist, John Rosemond Most believe that for any problem there …

Learning How to Think - Exploring How to Do

The First Step Towards Your Child’s Future

Flash forward a year from now… a decade from now… what will your child have in common with today’s most remarkable inventors, such as the Google co-founders and the creator of Amazon.com? The foundation of a Montessori Education.

More Than a School

Westmont’s commitment to educating children who become responsible and caring adults goes far beyond our classroom. We partner with our parents and our community to assure that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed in school and in life - there is no better partnership!

Enduring and Authentic

We are proud of Westmont’s enduring foundation reflected in our alumni’s seamless transition into the area’s finest public and independent schools and subsequent entry into a vast array of colleges and universities - from Amherst to Yale.

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Westmont’s commitment to educating children who become responsible and
caring adults goes far beyond our classroom. We partner with our parents and our community to assure that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed in school and in life - there is no better partnership!