Morning Entrance Routine
We’ve worked really hard to put all our safety and sanitizing procedures in place and we’re all set to open our doors on Tuesday, Sep 8/20. Here are a couple of videos to show the [...]
How We Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Our Montessori Classroom
Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the second-most disliked holiday behind Black Friday because (like Black Friday) it’s driven by seemingly needless consumerism? In contrast, in our Montessori [...]
Teaching Religious Holidays In The Montessori Classroom
December is an important month for two major religious groups in Canada. Between Christmas and Chanukah, Christians and Jews are the main focus of the year-end holiday season. To celebrate these [...]
Why You Should Avoid Over-Praising Your Child
The over-praising of your child is instinctual for many parents. We’re all guilty of it from time to time. However, there are many drawbacks to over-praising and it can do more harm than good. [...]
How To Start The School Year In The Best Way Possible
Consistency plays a major role in your child’s ability to function well at home and at school. To maintain consistency, you need routines. For young children, almost every experience is new. This [...]
Why Choose A Montessori Education For Your Child?
A Montessori education can be beneficial for children of all ages, but many parents don’t know what sets it apart from a typical public school education. If you’re considering Montessori school [...]
MSW Collaboration With Guelph Outdoor School
We are excited to announce that we are now collaborating with the Guelph Outdoor School (GOS). Once a week, a naturalist from GOS takes our children out to explore the naturalized areas near our [...]
What Should I Look For In A Montessori School?
In Guelph and the surrounding area, there are a number of Montessori schools for parents to choose from — but not all Montessori schools are the same.Knowing what to look for in a Montessori [...]
How To Promote Independence In Your Child
Independence is an important skill for all children to have, but it’s an essential part of a Montessori education. Encouraging your child to be independent can have positive, lasting effects and [...]
