Grey Matter Montessori is an educational center designed to provide an exclusive and comprehensive Montessori and International Preschool Curriculum program for children aged 3-6.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of learning and growth with the Montessori curriculum and enhanced opportunities for engagement with programs such as yoga, dance, gymnastics, and community partnerships. Contact us for a school tour to explore our preschool and pre-k education programs in NW Calgary. Call (587)707-4739
Although some parents may feel it is important for preschool students to have the freedom to express themselves through the clothing that they choose, our team at Grey Matter Montessori believes in the advantages offered by incorporating a standard school uniform for our learning environment. Here are some of the benefits of a school uniform:
A Sense Of Belonging: Children seek to find their place within all of the social structures in their lives. They find comfort in belonging to a team, a congregation, and within their family. The same is true for their school community. A school uniform can help foster that sense of belonging within their classroom by creating a feeling of unity and community with their peers.
Equality: It can seem unavoidable, even at the preschool age, to assign certain judgements on others based on external cues. When children wear a school uniform, many of the socio-economic and cultural distinctions disappear, helping children focus on the characteristics and traits that more accurately define their peers. They can find a friend who possesses similar values instead of one with the trendy T-shirt.
Transition To Learning: Uniforms can help your child transition from the activities at home into a mindset of learning. Putting on their school uniform can help them prepare for school time. Just like we put on our “thinking caps” to be ready to learn, the uniform is an indication that it is time to explore, interact with friends and teachers, and grow.
A Safer Environment: Just as a team uniform is designed for quick and easy identification on a playing field, school uniforms can help identify members of a learning community. This can increase safety by allowing for quick recognition of students in a group and even allow for fast detection of people who may not belong on school grounds.
Increased Self-Expression: Even though this might seem counterintuitive, uniforms can actually foster healthy self-expression. When the focus is removed from what they are wearing, children become more free to explore other ways to express themselves creatively through words, art, movement, and ideas. Clothing can be a fun way for children to reflect their personal style, but they are still free to do this outside of class time too.
No Worries: There is no doubt that children’s clothing can take a beating. Playing, painting, climbing, crafts, getting dirty, and having fun are all part of a child’s school day. School uniforms are designed and selected to be comfortable and durable. There is no need to be precious about what activities they participate in when children can wear a school uniform.
A Community Growth, An Environment Of Learning
Clothing can be an important part of self-expression for some children. At Grey Matter Montessori we want to encourage our students to explore many different means of discovering and reflecting the person they are as they grow and develop. We have chosen to incorporate a school uniform for our learners to create a distraction-free environment of equality and inclusion to foster an optimal learning opportunity for your child.
If you are interested in exploring the benefits of a Grey Matter Montessori education for your preschool or pre-k aged child, contact us to book a time for a school tour at our NW Calgary location. We are accessible just off of Symons Valley Parkway in the NW community of Evanston. Call (587)-707-4739.
FAQs
Q: What other safety measures do you incorporate?
A: Grey Matter Montessori Preschool is committed to the highest standards of safety. Our distraction free learning environment contains high quality materials which harness childrens’ natural interests and allow them to focus on their learning with maximum concentration. All of our furniture and equipment is designed with our students’ needs and safety in mind. This includes:
- Child height shelving
- A comfortable reading area
- Child size toilets with low sinks
- A large locker area which allows for ease of arrival and dismissal
Q: Do girls have to wear skirts and boys wear pants?
A: Absolutely not! The Grey Matter Montessori polo shirt is standard for all students, but every child has the choice to pair it with navy pants, skirt, or tunic.
Q: Where are you located?
A: Grey Matter Montessori is located in NW Calgary, Alberta in the community of Evanston. Close to many amenities, we are easily accessed via Symons Valley Parkway NW.
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