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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 29, 2016Uncategorizedart, arts, benefits of Montessori, chester, education, kindergarten, Mendham, Montessori, Montessori Education, NJ, performing artsby The Westmont Montessori School

The arts: more than play, more than “a play”

The arts provide opportunities for self-expression, help instill pride and cultivate real-life skills. Whether it is music, drawing, acting, singing, …

March 24, 2016Uncategorizedbenefits of Montessori, chester, Maria Montessori, Mendham, Montessori Education, NJ, Pedagogy, What is Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

What is Montessori–in just one word.

When you work in a Montessori School, the question “Just what is Montessori?” does come up quite often in one’s …

February 26, 2016Uncategorizedchester, child development, Maria Montessori, Mendham, Montessori Education, preschoolby The Westmont Montessori School

Seeing the World through the Eyes of a Pre-schooler

In a couple of days, we will begin celebrating Montessori Education Week. Dr. Montessori was a physician, a scientist and …

February 8, 2016Uncategorizedbenefits of Montessori, chester, Mendham, Montessori in the home, Montessori Philosophy, new jersey, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

Montessori at Home (Taken from American Montessori Society)

Have you marveled at the remarkable order of the Montessori classroom? Has your toddler told you that at school she …

Learning How to Think - Exploring How to Do

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The arts: more than play, more than “a play”

What is Montessori–in just one word.

Seeing the World through the Eyes of a Pre-schooler

Montessori at Home (Taken from American Montessori Society)