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Get Outside! Embrace Summer Living With These Montessori-Inspired Activities For Preschoolers.

Get Outside! Embrace Summer Living With These Montessori-Inspired Activities For Preschoolers.

June 12, 2023
Summer is the perfect time to encourage your preschoolers to embrace the great outdoors and engage in hands-on activities that foster their curiosity and independence. Montessori education, with its emphasis on self-directed learning and respect for the child's natural development, offers
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How To Help Your Preschooler Transition From the School Year To Summer Vacation

How To Help Your Preschooler Transition From the School Year To Summer Vacation

May 19, 2023
As the school year draws to a close and summer vacation approaches, it's important to help your preschooler navigate this transition smoothly. The change in routine and environment can be challenging for young children, but with a Montessori perspective, you can support them in adjusting t
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The Role of Outdoor Education in Montessori Preschools

The Role of Outdoor Education in Montessori Preschools

May 12, 2023
Outdoor education plays a vital role in Montessori preschool programs, offering children a unique and enriching learning experience. By venturing beyond the confines of indoor classrooms, children can connect with nature, facilitating their holistic development. Outdoor education upholds t
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Learning Practical Life Skills In a Montessori Preschool Classroom

Learning Practical Life Skills In a Montessori Preschool Classroom

May 5, 2023
Montessori preschools are known for a unique approach that fosters independence, self-discipline, and a life-long love for learning. One of the key elements of Montessori education is the emphasis on practical life skills. Practical life skills refer to activities that are familiar and mea
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Montessori-Inspired Spring Activities For Preschoolers

Montessori-Inspired Spring Activities For Preschoolers

April 21, 2023
Spring represents a season of growth and renewal, making it a perfect time to introduce new and exciting activities that highlight the wonders of the changing seasons to your child's educational journey. These Montessori-inspired spring activities emphasize creativity, independence, and ha
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Fostering Independence In Montessori Preschools

Fostering Independence In Montessori Preschools

April 15, 2023
One of the core principles of Montessori education is fostering independence in young children. Dr. Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori method, believed that children are naturally curious and capable of learning and developing at their own pace. By fostering independence in a
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Why Do We Focus On Play In A Montessori Preschool Program?

Why Do We Focus On Play In A Montessori Preschool Program?

April 7, 2023
With an emphasis on self-directed learning and hands-on activities, Montessori preschool programs have attracted many parents who want their children to have a more personalized and engaging preschool learning experience. The Montessori Method was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the e
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The Montessori Approach to Developing Social Skills in Preschool

The Montessori Approach to Developing Social Skills in Preschool

March 26, 2023
The Montessori Method is a child-centred approach to education that emphasizes individualized learning, hands-on activities, and the development of practical life skills. It is a method that has been used for over a century and has shown success in fostering the development of social skill
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Learning Language Arts In A Montessori Preschool Classroom

Learning Language Arts In A Montessori Preschool Classroom

March 19, 2023
In a Montessori preschool classroom, children learn language in a way that engages all their senses and makes learning fun. The Montessori Method is an approach to education that emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural psychological, physical, and
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How To Involve Your Child In Preschool Registration

How To Involve Your Child In Preschool Registration

March 12, 2023
It is preschool registration season. As a parent, you have likely been researching, reading, and maybe even visiting some preschools. Registering your child for preschool is an exciting and important step in their educational journey. It can be overwhelming to navigate the registration pro
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Register Your Child For Summer Camp Early

Register Your Child For Summer Camp Early

February 20, 2023
Summer might seem like a long way away now, but it is coming. That is why you need to start thinking about summer camp registration for your preschool-aged child now. After all, summer camp is a great way for them to experience new things! Early registration is open for summer camps and po
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The Benefits of Private Preschools

The Benefits of Private Preschools

February 13, 2023
Preschool education in Alberta is valued by parents looking to give their children the best start on their education journey. It is important to know that public preschools are not an option for parents and preschoolers in Alberta at present. However, private preschools offer all the benef
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Important Questions To Ask When Exploring Preschool Programs

Important Questions To Ask When Exploring Preschool Programs

February 6, 2023
Late winter and early spring are common times for parents to begin exploring preschool programs for the upcoming fall school year. In Calgary, we are fortunate to have many options available for our little ones. But sometimes the vast array of choices can feel overwhelming. We suggest star
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The Importance Of Freedom In A Montessori Preschool

The Importance Of Freedom In A Montessori Preschool

January 23, 2023
The Montessori preschool program is foundational for preparing your child for their educational journey. It focuses on 5 core subject areas including Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Culture And Science. Underpinning these areas of study is the concept of freedom. Empo
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The History Of Montessori Education

The History Of Montessori Education

January 16, 2023
Most parents have heard about Montessori education and many even know the basics of what sets a Montessori preschool apart from other early childhood programs. But even parents who have chosen a Montessori program for their children don’t necessarily know about the history of this un
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Grey Matter Montessori Preschool Registration: A Step-By-Step Guide

Grey Matter Montessori Preschool Registration: A Step-By-Step Guide

January 2, 2023
Although Grey Matter Montessori accepts ongoing preschool registration and even offers advanced registration up to two years before your child is ready to attend, late winter and early spring are prime times for preschool registration. This is when many parents begin to explore the options
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Learning About Culture And Science In Montessori Schools

Learning About Culture And Science In Montessori Schools

December 19, 2022
A Montessori preschool program focuses on 5 key subject areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Culture And Science. Each of these five areas of study is intended to help your child learn and nurture their unique potential with hands-on, creative, and engaging activiti
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The Best Preschool-Aged Activities For Outdoor Winter Fun

The Best Preschool-Aged Activities For Outdoor Winter Fun

December 5, 2022
It's the most wonderful time of the year and a perfect time to get outside and explore the winter wonderland. Don’t let the cold deter you, bundle up your preschooler and head outdoors to explore the snowy landscape, the winter wildlife, and the sounds of ice crackling beneath your b
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The Long-Term Benefits Of A Montessori Preschool Education

The Long-Term Benefits Of A Montessori Preschool Education

November 28, 2022
A positive preschool experience is essential for teaching certain tools and setting the tone for a life-long love of learning. When you choose a Montessori preschool program for your little one, you are choosing a nurturing and engaging learning environment that will allow your child to pr
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Choosing The Best Preschool For Your Child

Choosing The Best Preschool For Your Child

November 14, 2022
Are you ready to start exploring options for preschool programs for your little one? Whether you are one of those gung-ho parents whose little one is still in the cradle, or your child is ready to start school, like, yesterday, trying to find the best preschool program for your child can b
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The Importance Of Sensorial Materials In A Montessori School

The Importance Of Sensorial Materials In A Montessori School

October 25, 2022
Have you ever noticed that children have an almost primal drive to touch everything they see? That sometimes they sniff the oddest things? That they are naturally inclined to put things in their mouths? That some kids will rub a favourite blankie or stuffy against their cheek? Dr. Maria Mo
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Montessori Kindergarten vs Traditional Kindergarten: Which Is The Right Choice For My Child?

Montessori Kindergarten vs Traditional Kindergarten: Which Is The Right Choice For My Child?

October 22, 2022
If your child is 5 or 6 years old, the time has come to explore kindergarten programs. It may surprise you to learn that kindergarten is not mandatory in Alberta. This means that programming is not standardized and you are free to explore many options for your child’s kindergarten ye
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Learning Math In A Montessori Preschool

Learning Math In A Montessori Preschool

October 15, 2022
The Montessori Method is an approach to education that focuses on an individual child’s learning style and the pace of learning that is natural and ideal for them. This child-led method is designed to allow each child the opportunity to realize their own potential and master new skil
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Setting Up The Classroom In A Montessori School

Setting Up The Classroom In A Montessori School

October 8, 2022
One of the key elements that sets a Montessori school apart from a typical preschool program is the classroom environment. The Montessori method focuses on preparing the classroom to suit each individual child’s needs and providing hands-on materials appropriate for children’s
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Discover the Grey Matter Montessori Difference

Explore our Calgary Montessori preschool and daycare locations and discover why families across NW and NE Calgary trust Grey Matter Montessori for nurturing care, academic excellence, and meaningful early childhood education. 
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