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Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” –Plato 
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If we look closely at the Montessori 3-6 classroom, we can observe many “hidden gems” in all areas of the classroom 
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In a couple of days, we will begin celebrating Montessori Education Week. Dr. Montessori was a physician, a scientist and 
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“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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In the early 1960’s, a group of Mendham parents got together and formed what is now our beautiful, thriving school. 
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Dr. Maria Montessori was a scientist who is known for “following the child”. She observed children and devised her approach 
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“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.” –Hellen Keller The pace of life in today’s world often leaves us 
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“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge. Our apparatus for educating the senses offers the 
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“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own 
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“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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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.