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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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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 …

November 9, 2015UncategorizedAMS, childrens books, education, literacy, Mendham, Montessori, montessori at home, new jersey, reading, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

Nurturing a love of reading

What makes for a great children’s book and what are some of your favorite reads with your child? Let’s start …

November 3, 2015Uncategorizedaccreditation, AMS, community, Mendham, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Montessori, new jersey, preschool, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

Welcome to November!

In the early 1960’s, a group of Mendham parents got together and formed what is now our beautiful, thriving school. …

October 7, 2015Uncategorizedautumn, crafts, education, Fall, Mendham, Montessori, montessori at home, nature, new jersey, preschool, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

“Fall” into Montessori at home this fall

“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own …

September 28, 2015Uncategorizedcommunity, community building, Fall, friends, Fun Run, Harvest Hustle, Mendham, Montessori, new jersey, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

New Season, New Way to Celebrate our Community

The school is a child’s home away from home where a strong sense of community in the classroom helps each …

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 …

August 12, 2015Uncategorizednew jersey, preschool, Toddler, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

New Child Passenger Safety Laws

Beginning September 1, New Jersey will begin enforcing a new set of car restraint laws. The most significant change to …

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 …

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PEACEFUL LEARNERS | PEACEFUL GROWTH
At Westmont, peaceful learning begins with trust, respect, and purpose. This belief guides our calm environment where children develop independence, focus, and confidence. The children’s joy and smiles reaffirm our steadfast commitment to an authentic Montessori education.