Tia Mel's Childcare in Petaluma uses the Montessori method of education in our daily daycare activities, based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. We help children to make creative choices in their learning, using age-appropriate guided activities. If you're looking for cost-effective affordable daycare in Petaluma, come meet us today!

 

The Montessori Curriculum is a holistic effective approach to child education and development, covering all aspects of a child's development both psychological and physical for a well balanceD learning.

 

It offers children five key areas of study: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Cultural Studies. ... Through repetition and practice, children in our daycare in Petaluma, progressively master and develop a fundamental overall understanding of each curriculum area.

 

 

In a Montessori education, movement is built into the work and into the lessons so that children in our daycare do not spend long periods of time sitting still. For example, the work of “Golden Beads” requires that children make multiple trips to the “bank” to fetch the golden beads that they need to do their math problem.

 

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The Five Principles

Principle 1: Respect for the Child.
Principle 2: The Absorbent Mind.
Principle 3: Sensitive Periods.
Principle 4: The Prepared Environment.
Principle 5: Auto education.

Principles of Montessori Education

• Movement and Cognition.
• Choice.
• Interest.
• Extrinsic Rewards are Avoided.
• Learning with and from Peers.
• Learning in Context.
• Teacher Ways and Child Ways.
• Order in Environment and Mind.

Montessori religious?

Montessori education is not inherently religious and does not, in itself, provide any form of religious instruction. However, it does purposefully encourage exploration, enjoyment and respect for all forms of human spirituality.

At what age does Montessori start?

Currently, most Montessori programs begin at the Early Childhood level (for children ages 2.5 – 6 years). However there are also programs for infants and toddlers (birth – age 3), Elementary-aged children (ages 6 – 12), and Secondary students (ages 12 – 18).

Is Montessori good for ADHD?

For a child with ADHD, the Montessori environment can be a relief. With fewer distractions, your child is free to concentrate on the task at hand.

How do I start Montessori at home with a toddler?

Creating a Montessori Environment for Toddlers

Keep Books and Toys on Low Shelves. Place a small selection of age-appropriate books and toys on low shelves — but no plastic toys. ...

Hang Interesting Artwork at Eye-Level. ...

Create Seasonal Nature Trays.

Does Montessori give homework?

Our Montessori daycare does not assign daily homework. ... In a Montessori class, children are motivated to discover why and how things work. Therefore, homework, in a Montessori sense, is work that the child does at home, as an extension of his or her educational exploration