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November 7, 2024
Don’t miss our Montessori Gift Guide! We know finding the perfect gift for family during the holiday season can become overwhelming, and that’s why we are sharing these heartfelt gift ideas for you to create just in time for the holidays – and they are all Montessori friendly so you can bring the Montessori method into your home.
October 8, 2024
Explore the progression of the CMMS Montessori Links Curriculum from infants to preschool and through elementary school.
August 19, 2024
Jumping into a new routine can be challenging, but there are several things that you can do to make the process easier, especially when your child is reluctant to say goodbye.
April 29, 2024
Mealtime is more than just eating; is about empowering children through participation, fostering independence, and creating a positive relationship with food and family.
April 29, 2024
Montessori education fosters continuity, personalized support, and superior outcomes, preparing students holistically for elementary learning and beyond.
April 29, 2024
Montessori education fosters continuity, personalized support, and superior outcomes, preparing students holistically for elementary learning and beyond.
April 29, 2024
Let’s take a deeper dive into the solar system, and the moon! In this week’s #CMMSSTEMChallenge we are going to introduce you to the phases of the moon with an edible astronomy activity!
April 29, 2024
This month, our STEM Focus is on the water cycle. You are going to be doing various experiments over the month of March that will teach you about the water cycle. This week we are going to make our own water cycle in a bag at home!
April 29, 2024
This week’s #CMMSSTEMChallenge is to have you build and construct a simple pulley system called a funicular train! This pulley will test your engineering skills and will give you a real-world example of how simple machines work!
April 29, 2024
In the coming weeks, you are going to be learning about internal body systems, including the heart. The heart is an easy internal organ to start with when learning about the body because we can hear and feel the human heartbeat.
April 29, 2024
Next week you are going to learn about the Ancient Egyptians and their pyramids! Egyptian architecture is as mesmerizing in the 21st century as it must have been mystifying when they were initially constructed.
June 1, 2023
Beyond the basics of literacy and mathematics, Kindergarten readiness is a function of developing the whole child. Fostering independence, focusing on practical life skills, and advancing social/emotional maturity alongside academic preparedness will help your child thrive as they progress through their early educational years.
May 23, 2023
As the summer approaches, parents of preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students are often faced with the question of how to keep their children engaged in meaningful activities during the break from their regular school routines.
April 26, 2023
Math and language materials in the Montessori classroom produce many tangible results, such as the concrete understanding of place value and the decimal system, recognition of sounds and the eventual ability to read. The skills needed for mastery of these activities are reinforced and encouraged throughout the entire classroom.
March 31, 2023
Here are 6 tips Montessori parents need to know: from navigating new schools to potty training.
March 13, 2023
Spring is almost here – Here are some Spring Activities for kids that you can participate in as a family that let you have fun indoors and outdoors!
January 30, 2023
The Winter season can be stressful and a tiresome part of everyone’s year. Read our latest blog post to discover new ways to Practice Mindfulness with your Child!
December 21, 2022
Explore fun sensory activities across Maryland and keep your child’s learning fresh during the Winter season!
October 20, 2022
How can we help children cultivate peace in the Montessori classroom, their own lives, when interacting with others, and within their broader communities? Peaceful education is an important component in the Montessori curriculum and teaches children emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and responsibility. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that “the education of children is the key to future peace.”
September 2, 2022
Montessori values do not lose their worth outside of your child’s classroom, they are valuable everywhere–even at Home. Create an invaluable bridge from school to home by reinforcing what your child is learning at school. Children who are provided with a prepared home environment develop competence, independence, and confidence at a young age.
June 20, 2022
Read more to understand the elements of effective discipline and discover concrete tools to develop cooperation, independence, and self-regulation.
April 27, 2022
Sensory Nature Hikes – Learn how the Montessori method enhances your child’s relationship with their natural environment using all of their senses.
March 21, 2022
Explore the benefits of yoga and why it’s incorporated into our overall Montessori curriculum. Yoga has been shown to help children develop their fine and gross motor skills, as well as boost their academic growth and emotional well-being.
January 17, 2022
Learn more about the CMMS music enrichment program and how it benefits your child’s academic and social-emotional wellness.
November 8, 2021
Beyond the basics of literacy and mathematics, Kindergarten readiness is a function of developing the whole child. Fostering independence, focusing on practical life skills, and advancing social/emotional maturity alongside academic preparedness will help your child thrive as they progress through their early educational years.
November 1, 2021
Children’s Manor & Magnet Montessori Schools (CMMS) is set to open its 10th Location in the greater Gaithersburg area.
September 20, 2021
Beyond the basics of literacy and mathematics, Kindergarten readiness is a function of developing the whole child. Fostering independence, focusing on practical life skills, and advancing social/emotional maturity alongside academic preparedness will help your child thrive as they progress through their early educational years.
June 7, 2021
While we recognize the importance of the summer break, we encourage parents to use summer as an opportunity for children to nurture their natural curiosity and to practice and refine the skills they learned throughout the school year will set them up for success when the school year resumes in the Fall.
March 3, 2021
The best time to teach your child a second language is the same time they’re learning their first or primary language.
December 8, 2020
IB & Montessori programs both inspire a passion for inquiry-based learning and develop the whole child.
October 1, 2019
At Children’s Manor and Children’s Magnet, we strive to develop children holistically from academic progression to age-appropriate social, emotional development and cognitive development. As a result, our education model has incorporated Enrichment Programs into the daily schedule as part of your child’s education, in addition to the core Montessori learning areas and our proprietary M+ curriculum.
September 30, 2019
Research has shown that teaching quality is one of the most important factors in helping children learn at the highest levels. Effective professional development through mentoring, collaborative lesson planning, classroom observations are critical for teachers to successfully expand their knowledge and skills to implement the best educational practices.
September 29, 2019
The world around us focuses more and more on science and technology. So parents may wonder how a Montessori classroom can blend STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) into daily learning. At Children’s Manor/Magnet Montessori, we believe adding STEM into the Montessori curriculum is important to give students the technological knowledge to thrive in our ever advancing world.