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May 10, 2016Uncategorizedbenefits of Montessori, early childhood, Montessori Education, movement, Music, parent education, preschoolby The Westmont Montessori School

An Ode to Music and Movement (and Miss Monica here at Westmont!)

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” –Plato …

March 6, 2016UncategorizedMendham, Montessori Education Week; Maria Montessori, Montessori language curriculum, preschoolby The Westmont Montessori School

lang-gwij in the Montessori Classroom

If we look closely at the Montessori 3-6 classroom, we can observe many “hidden gems” in all areas of the classroom …

February 26, 2016Uncategorizedchester, child development, Maria Montessori, Mendham, Montessori Education, preschoolby The Westmont Montessori School

Seeing the World through the Eyes of a Pre-schooler

In a couple of days, we will begin celebrating Montessori Education Week. Dr. Montessori was a physician, a scientist and …

December 3, 2015Uncategorizedaltruism, brain, community building, learning community, Montessori Philosophy, preschool, role modelsby The Westmont Montessori School

Nurturing Altruism

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

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 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 …

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 …

October 13, 2015Uncategorizedbrain, Mendham, Montessori, montessori at home, preschool, sensorial education, the senses, Westmont Montessoriby The Westmont Montessori School

Exploring the World Around Us

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge. Our apparatus for educating the senses offers the …

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 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 …

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SHARING THE LIGHT FOR MORE THAN 60+ YEARS!
The joy and smiles of our children strengthen our commitment to a Montessori early childhood education. Westmont, an accredited school with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), stands as one of the premier Montessori schools in NJ. We welcome you to discover Westmont.