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Yoga isn’t just for grown-ups—it’s a wonderful practice for young children too! Practicing yoga with preschoolers at home can be a fun and calming way to support their physical, emotional, and mental development. At all of our Learn And Play Schools, we love incorporating movement and mindfulness into our day, and yoga is a perfect way to continue those benefits at home. [Read more…] about Stretch, Breathe, Play: Doing Yoga at Home with Preschoolers
A mother’s love is unique. It’s full of care, strength, and warmth, and Mothers are our first image of the world. Indeed, we all realize that mothers shape who we are. There is nothing like “Mom!” This Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11, 2025), we want to thank all the mothers and others who blessedly play the role of “Mother” in kids’ lives and who are in the Learn And Play community. Thanks, “Moms!” Your love and support make our school a better place every day. [Read more…] about Creative Ways to Celebrate Mom: DIY Crafts from the Heart
This week, which is “Teachers’ Week,” we have worked hard to honor our teachers! Teachers don’t just teach. They shape the future (via the children) with their hands, hearts, and minds. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the passion, creativity, and dedication our teachers bring to each school daily. At Learn And Play Montessori, we see how our teachers impact the students —not just in teaching letters, numbers, and colors, but in helping children grow as curious, confident, and kind individuals. [Read more…] about Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week: Honoring the Heart of Learning
San Carlos, CA – April 30, 2025- To support a growing number of families seeking high-quality child care and early years education for their young children, Learn and Play Montessori has opened a brand-new school at 510 Laurel St. San Carlos, CA. Part of Busy Bees – one of the world’s largest providers of early years education and care – Learn and Play Montessori San Carlos serves children in preschool to kindergarten with nurturing early learning programs designed to give every child the best start in life.
The school, which officially opened its doors in January, hosted a Ribbon-cutting and Opening Celebration on Wednesday, April 23, at 11:00 am. The event featured brief remarks from:
A part of Busy Bees, one of the world’s largest providers of early years education and care, the organization owns and operates more than 235 early years centers across North America including 15 Learn and Play Montessori Schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more and to schedule a tour, visit https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/san-carlos/ today!
About Learn And Play Montessori School
Learn And Play® Montessori School is an early childhood education company focused on expanding its Montessori + STEM™ preschools and curriculum. Founded in 2008, the mission at Learn And Play Montessori School is to inspire children to become self-confident and motivated individuals, providing opportunities for each child to reach their highest potential. Offerings include daycare, childcare, preschool, PreK, TK, kindergarten, and after-school education in Fremont, Danville, and Dublin, California, with a passion for combining Montessori + STEM™ (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd to bring awareness to environmental issues while encouraging people to take action to protect the planet. Protecting, caring for, and respecting our planet is of the utmost importance. At LAPMS, teaching our students a love for our planet is something that we practice year-round. Many of our students have experienced gardening, lessons on recycling, and actively learn about geography, botany, and zoology during cultural studies. Although Earth Day is every day, we love participating in this holiday and showing some extra love to our beautiful planet. We encourage you to partake in Earth Day with these three activities at home! [Read more…] about Earth Day at Home
It is a child’s natural curiosity that will generate creativity, social interaction, academic skills, and critical thinking skills. Our Learn And Play campuses, Moraga and Pleasant Hill, offer a happy balance between playful activities and engaging lessons with open-ended free play. Following this approach, our young learners can choose an activity while having the freedom to explore and experiment with different materials. [Read more…] about Curiosity Sparks Learning: How Playful Exploration Shapes Young Minds at Learn And Play
At the center of the Bay Area—where innovation abounds, and technology continues to reshape the future—the ironic concept that can build lifelong learning success is play. Yes, “play,” fun, and games are essential to instill a passion for lifelong learning among our students. At Learn And Play Montessori School (LAPMS), “play” goes beyond mere recreational activity; it is a crucial component of learning. Our play-based, Montessori-inspired programs (available in Fremont, Moraga, San Carlos and other Bay Area cities) teach an array of cognitive and social skills, through hands-on, imaginative, and fun play. [Read more…] about The Power of Play: How It Nurtures Critical Thinking and Creativity
Moraga, California – January 31, 2025. Learn And Play® Montessori School, a leading provider of early childhood education in the San Francisco Bay Area, is excited to announce campus tour opportunities at its newest campus in Moraga, California. [Read more…] about Learn And Play® Montessori School Announces Tour Opportunities at Moraga Daycare & Preschool Program
Our Learn And Play methodology uses the educational “play-based” method. Following this philosophy, our students learn primarily through play and naturally develop a passion for learning. It is through this method that our students develop social skills, problem-solving abilities, creativity, and so much more. Our teachers guide our young learners by facilitating activities and demonstrating techniques. You can do the same thing with your children!
Here are four play-based activities you and your child can do together.
Playing with a ball:
This activity is not only engaging for children but involves motions such as throwing, kicking, and catching. These large movements help our growing students become familiarized with their body movements, practicing hand-eye coordination and grasping skills.
Magnetic tiles:
This interactive game combines playing with learning. Not only does it develop problem-solving skills, but it sharpens fine motor skills. Building these tiles involves precise movements that strengthen muscles in one’s hands and fingers. There is also a STEM and creativity component integrated into this activity –making it a perfect tool for enriching multiple areas of development at once.
Painting:
Arts and crafts are a fun way to introduce educational lessons while allowing children to express themselves creatively. Painting can be a sensory experience when using fingers to paint and familiarizes children with different colors. Science is also seen within this craft when children begin mixing colors! It is a perfect activity for all age groups.
Sensory bins:
Sensory play gets the five main senses activated which is crucial for development in the early years. There are countless ways to do this activity, but a LAPMS favorite is water sensory bins. Filling a plastic tub with water and then adding toys, scoops, funnels, and other safe objects for water play creates a fun activity that gets your child to splash, pour, and engage in imaginary play.
The play-based approach fosters critical skills that support a child’s cognitive, social, and physical development. This method allows our students to explore, showcase their creativity, and enhance problem-solving abilities through play. Our classroom hands-on activities improve our students’ communication skills as they learn to collaborate and work as a team. By engaging in meaningful play, children develop critical abilities that lay the foundation for lifelong learning and success, making it a highly beneficial approach to early childhood education.
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