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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.

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 …

November 30, 2015Uncategorizedlearning, Mendham, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, montessori at home, Montessori Philosophy, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

What Makes a Montessori Learning Activity “Montessori”?

Self-confidence and a lifelong love of learning characterize the Westmont graduate. But what characterizes a Montessori learning activity? Check out …

October 28, 2015Uncategorizedcommunity, learning, Mendham, montessori at home, nature, preschool, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

FOLLOW YOUR CHILD: A Guide to Montessori Principles at Home

Dr. Maria Montessori was a scientist who is known for “following the child”. She observed children and devised her approach …

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 …

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!