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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.

September 27, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

5 Clever Hacks to Simplify Any Family’s Morning Routine

Getting the family out the door on time every morning is no small feat. Seemingly simple tasks like getting dressed, …

September 12, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

7 key phrases Montessori teachers use and why we should use them, too

7 key phrases Montessori teachers use and why we should use them, too by Christina Clemer Montessori can be …

September 7, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Back to School/The Importance of Sleep

It is hard to believe that summer is over, where did it go? Our children are used to long sunny …

August 31, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

On Hurricane Harvey

Contact: Carla Hofland, Director of Member Services Phone: 212-358-1250 x302 E-mail: carla@amshq.org American Montessori Society 116 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003-2163 …

August 18, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Eclipse Viewing in and Around Morris County

Although Westmont will not be open on August 21st when the Great American Solar Eclipse is taking place, there are …

August 8, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Giving Chores to Children Supports Success in Life

At Westmont we strive to support and develop responsible independent individuals. Dr. Maria Montessori said, “ Never help a child …

August 3, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Summer Activities Around Town

With the summer at its midpoint, it might be time to find some fresh ideas for family summer activities. Did …

July 26, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Benefits of quiet time

by Zsofia Kulcsar https://www.montessoripack.com/blogs/news/benefits-of-quiet-time Individual play When it comes to individual play, parents are having a hard time these days. …

July 20, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Some Food for Thought When it Comes to “Sugar”

We equate summer with beach, pool parties, BBQ’s, day trips, vacations, eating out, ice cream, treats and more. So how …

June 7, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Volunteerism -How it Benefits the Giver

This week we look forward to celebrating our parents for all they have given to our school this year. 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!