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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.

August 8, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Giving Chores to Children Supports Success in Life

At Westmont we strive to support and develop responsible independent individuals. Dr. Maria Montessori said, “ Never help a child …

August 3, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Summer Activities Around Town

With the summer at its midpoint, it might be time to find some fresh ideas for family summer activities. Did …

July 26, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Benefits of quiet time

by Zsofia Kulcsar https://www.montessoripack.com/blogs/news/benefits-of-quiet-time Individual play When it comes to individual play, parents are having a hard time these days. …

July 20, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Some Food for Thought When it Comes to “Sugar”

We equate summer with beach, pool parties, BBQ’s, day trips, vacations, eating out, ice cream, treats and more. So how …

June 7, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Volunteerism -How it Benefits the Giver

This week we look forward to celebrating our parents for all they have given to our school this year. There …

May 31, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Silicon Valley’s Innovation Secret: The Montessori Method

The Montessori Method: An Education For Creating Innovators Kyle PearceJanuary 24, 2016 The Montessori Method …

May 23, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Reading the Same Book Over, and Over, and Over…

Reading out loud to children is a great way to share a love of books and learning. Children improve vocabulary, …

May 17, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

The Value of Parent Teacher Communication

At Westmont we strive to keep ongoing and open dialogue between parents and teachers so parents can have up to …

May 10, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Our Children all Need Great Teachers Like You

Our Children all Need Great Teachers Like You by Felicity Luckey Our Children …

May 3, 2017UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Public Speaking in Kindergarten

When you’re five years old, the prospect of speaking to one adult, let alone a whole room of them, can …

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!