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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.

November 30, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

A Day in the Life of a Montessori Student

Children in a Montessori Early Childhood classroom (ages 3-6) experience a different preschool experience than what is traditionally offered. The …

November 16, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Teach Gratitude not only on Thanksgiving.

At this time of year we are always more aware of giving thanks for what we have as we gather …

November 10, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

The Importance of Parent-Teacher Conferences

This time of year is a great time to get together with your child’s teacher to discuss goals for his …

November 1, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Boo Hoo – the End of Daylight Savings — FALL BACK ONE HOUR

Boo Hoo – the End of Daylight Savings — FALL BACK ONE HOUR November 6, 2015 …

October 27, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Make Time for Books

Colette B. Cross Read for the Record Day this year is October 27. On this day over a 24 hour …

October 19, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Want your kids to tell you about their day? Instead of asking questions, try this.

By Sara Ackerman, Washington Post The recently begun school year brought with it the smell of fresh pencil shavings, the squeak of …

October 5, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

The Screen Time Dilemma

Colette B. Cross How much screen time is too much? In this day and age when screens are front and …

September 28, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Montessori Homework?

Homework is one of those hot-button topics with which parents and teachers typically have either a love or hate relationship. …

September 21, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

#PEACEDAY – The United Nations’ International Day of Peace

#PEACEDAY – The United Nations’ International Day of Peace If we are to teach real peace in this world… we …

September 13, 2016UncategorizedUncategorizedby The Westmont Montessori School

Positive Parenting Tip

Colette B. Cross Replace Don’t with……………………. Some simple advice to keep in mind during day to day interactions with your …

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!