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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.

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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 …

January 27, 2016Uncategorizedbenefits of Montessori, culture, Mendham, Montessori Philosophy, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

The Montessori classroom–a window into the universe

The cultural curriculum in the Montessori classroom is a window into the universe at large. By exposing each child to …

December 10, 2015UncategorizedAMS, benefits of Montessori, early childhood, Mendham, Montessori Philosophy, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

What’s in a Montessori Education… a testimonial from a young Alumnus

One of the greatest advantages of the Montessori method, particularly during the early learning years, is the focus on hands-on …

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Nurturing Altruism

“Children are eager to help with all sorts of troubles. And what’s more, they seem to enjoy it!” This remarkable …

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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 …

Learning How to Think - Exploring How to Do

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Montessori at Home (Taken from American Montessori Society)

The Montessori classroom–a window into the universe

What’s in a Montessori Education… a testimonial from a young Alumnus

Nurturing Altruism

What Makes a Montessori Learning Activity “Montessori”?