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April 5, 2017Uncategorizedkindergarten, Montessori, practical life, sewingby The Westmont Montessori School1 Comment

Why We Sew

Learning skills for Practical Life is a major part of every Montessori class. By learning to dress one’s self, set …

June 8, 2016Uncategorizedbenefits of Montessori, child development, early childhood, education, emotional resilience, kindergarten, leadership, learning, making decisions, Montessori Education Week; Maria Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

Submarine Parenting

Recently there was an article in the Boston Globe about the “new” phenomena of Submarine Parenting. I had to chuckle …

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, …

February 3, 2016UncategorizedAMS, kindergarten, leadership, Mendham, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

Celebrating and nurturing each child’s intrinsic desire to learn

This past weekend we came together at The Westmont Montessori School to learn about what makes the “K” year particularly …

January 19, 2016Uncategorizedbenefits of Montessori, kindergarten, Mendham, neurological research, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

Why Montessori in the K Year?

The Montessori approach is carefully based on what we’ve learned about children’s cognitive, neurological and emotional development from several decades …

October 19, 2015Uncategorizededucation, emotional resilience, ethics, kindergarten, making decisions, Mendham, Montessori, parent education, preschool, self-esteem, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

How to Raise a Successful Child in the 21st Century

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.” –Hellen Keller The pace of life in today’s world often leaves us …

September 21, 2015Uncategorizededucation, kindergarten, learning, learning community, Mendham, Montessori, new jersey, peace, preschool, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

Celebrating Peace

“If we are to teach real peace in this world… we shall have to begin with the children.”—Mahatma Gandhi Montessori …

September 16, 2015Uncategorizedback to school, day care, education, first day of school, kindergarten, learning, learning community, Mendham, new jersey, nutrition, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

What’s in a Montessori Lunch?

Healthy foods are a hallmark of Montessori philosophy. Dr. Montessori was one of the first educators to recognize the connection …

September 9, 2015Uncategorizedback to school, education, first day of school, kindergarten, leadership, learning, learning community, Mendham, Montessori, new jersey, peace, preschool, role models, summer, Toddler, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

Montessori classrooms support growth during first days of school

A Montessori classroom is carefully prepared to “follow each child” as he engages in joyful learning while building independence and …

July 24, 2015Uncategorizedday care, discipline, kindergarten, Montessori, new jersey, peace, preschoolby The Westmont Montessori School

Adult Success linked to Social Skills in Kindergarten

In June we had an early childhood specialist come to observe in our school. Although she had observed in hundreds …

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.

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!