Healthy Living Blog Articles
- May 04, 2022
- Grey Matter
World Environment Day: Learning About Our World The Montessori Way
Celebrating The Wonders Of Nature The Montessori Way Our preschool and pre-kindergarten students are just beginning to explore, understand, and make sense of the world around them. Messaging about the climate crisis, global warming, and. . .
- Apr 13, 2022
- Grey Matter
The Importance Of Movement In The Montessori Classroom
The Connection Between Movement And Learning Learning Is Linked To Movement Maria Montessori believed that the ability to absorb and retain information is optimized when a child’s body is in motion. Studies also show that combining language. . .
- Dec 10, 2021
- Grey Matter
The Effects Of Colour On The Learning Environment
Colours should change depending on the age of the child, as they develop and learn. Unfortunately, there is no exact colour combination that will guarantee optimal learning, as each child is unique, but as will be explained below, there are ways to. . .
- Nov 12, 2021
- Grey Matter
Teach Your Preschooler These Healthy Habits
The more your child learns now, the healthier they’ll be when they get older. By then, not only will these habits be second nature, they will have grown up treating their bodies and minds well. 10 Healthy Habits Your Preschooler Can Learn. . .
- Oct 27, 2021
- Grey Matter
How You Can Teach Responsibility To Your Preschooler
Assign Your Child With Age Appropriate Tasks. In the busyness of life, it's easy to ask your child to ‘move out of the way’ as you quickly get things done. But what many parents do not realize is that allowing your child to help you complete. . .
- Aug 11, 2021
- Grey Matter
The Importance Of Sensory Play For Development
Sensorial learning is a foundational component of Montessori education. The sensorial materials developed by Dr. Montessori can help your preschooler explore, understand, process, and classify their environment and broaden their ability to. . .
- Feb 21, 2021
- Grey Matter
8 Tips to Keep It Peaceful At Home While In Lockdown
Are you, your child, or your family struggling with your home dynamic? Was your home more serene before the lockdown happened? Here are some tips you can use to try and recreate that pre-pandemic peace. The continuation of the stay-at-home. . .
- Jan 10, 2021
- Grey Matter
8 Methods to Ensure Healthy Screen Time for Your Child
Are you struggling to manage your child’s screen time? Do you want to teach your kid the positives and negatives of screen time but don’t know how to do it? Here is how you can ensure that you and your child are healthily managing their screen. . .
- Dec 17, 2020
- Grey Matter
The Importance of Structured and Unstructured Play In Your Child's Development
For a child, play is an integral part of how they learn, discover the world, and understand how their bodies work. Here is why you and your child's school must encourage them to play, and the benefits of different types of play. Playtime is. . .
- Dec 10, 2020
- Grey Matter
8 Ways You Can Help Your Child Eat a Healthy Diet!
Are you struggling to develop healthy eating habits in your child? Nutrition for your child doesn't need to be difficult. By following the tips, tricks, and strategies in this article, you will be well on your way to healthier living for you and. . .
- Oct 06, 2020
- Grey Matter
3 Challenges Families Face During COVID-19 and How to Overcome Them
As families grapple with an ever-changing normal, including virtual daycare and working from home, stress and anxiety can escalate. Here are three common challenges families might face during COVID-19 and how to overcome them. Parents play a. . .
- Apr 05, 2020
- Grey Matter
4 Simple Nutrition Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy During COVID-19
Preschoolers quickly grow and change physically, mentally, and socially, and they require healthy foods to meet their developmental needs. Here are some of the top nutrition tips from our Calgary Montessori school to keep your child healthy and. . .
- Mar 10, 2020
- Grey Matter
7 Tips to Keep Your Child Active During COVID-19
With schools and daycares in Calgary closed due to COVID-19, many kids are suddenly at home and looking for something to do. Here are some of the best tips from our Calgary Montessori school to help your kids - and you - navigate this uncertain. . .
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