Montessori

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 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 …

August 6, 2015Uncategorizedday care, discipline, Mendham, Montessori, peace, preschool, Toddler, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

When… Then… Contingencies

A big part of teaching children to be responsible and self-directed is in the delivery of directions. There are many …

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 …

June 30, 2015Uncategorizedday care, Mendham, Montessori, new jersey, preschool, Toddler, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

The Toddler’s Sense of Justice

A new study out of the University of Manchester shows how 3-year olds react to injustice, and it’s not in …

June 11, 2015Uncategorizedbirth order, kindergarten, Montessori, new jersey, preschoolby The Westmont Montessori School

Does a Montessori Education allow children to gain the traits of all birth orders?

Research shows that there are personality traits that tend to pertain to people based on their birth order. The traits …

May 29, 2015Uncategorizedcounting, day care, kindergarten, math, Mendham, Montessori, new jersey, preschool, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

The Long and Short Chains

Getting the first lesson on the “chains” is an exciting time for an Early Childhood student. It means that they …

May 15, 2015Uncategorizedkindergarten, Montessori, new jersey, preschool, videoby The Westmont Montessori School

Kindergarten Year Video

Choosing Montessori for the Kindergarten year is a big decision! We have seen the amazing transformations of hundreds of children, …

May 8, 2015Uncategorizedday care, discipline, Montessori, new jersey, preschoolby The Westmont Montessori School

Guiding Children without Punishment

Today in America, the debate continues regarding how best to discipline children. We watch skeptically the parental styles of others, …

May 1, 2015Uncategorizedday care, dentist, Montessori, new jersey, oral health, preschoolby The Westmont Montessori School

Oral Health Care for Toddlers and Children

Research has continued to show that oral health plays a large part in overall health. Here are some FAQs from …

April 24, 2015UncategorizedEarth Day, Montessori, new jersey, preschool, videoby The Westmont Montessori School

Happy Earth Day!

As our Mission Statement states, “Our Montessori curriculum empowers each child by providing the foundation to excel academically, to develop respect for …

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!