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Father’s Day is the perfect time for kids and spouses to show just how much we love all the amazing dads, grandpas, and father figures in our lives. You could go to Target, Walmart, or Amazon and buy a gift… or even help your little one make the selection. Sure, you could buy a card at the grocery store. But what do Dad’s (and Mom’s) really want from their little one? Something handmade, something made with love. [Read more…] about Father’s Day Crafts for Little Hands: 3 Fun and Heartfelt Ideas
Exploring early education options for your child can feel overwhelming, but visiting schools and comparing what is available in your area is a great place to start. As you consider the Montessori approach, you’re likely to have some questions, and we are here to help answer them. [Read more…] about Montessori Myths vs. Facts: What You Should Know
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
Social-emotional learning (SEL) teaches students various skills essential for the real world. From building self-awareness and confidence to preparing them for collaboration with peers, SEL equips children to navigate their emotions and social lives. The Montessori method and social-emotional learning goals truly complement each other in guiding young minds to become the best versions of themselves. [Read more…] about Social Emotional Learning: Through The Montessori Lens
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
Spring season is full of wonder, growth, and sunshine—making it the perfect time to do hands-on nature activities with young children. While the park is a great physical activity, it’s equally important to nurture your child’s curiosity and cognitive development at home. [Read more…] about Spring Montessori-Inspired Activities to Do At Home
A 2023 report rated American children’s reading ability as woefully inadequate compared to other wealthy countries. Yet reading is fundamental to learning – first, the child “learns to read,” and subsequently, the child “reads to learn.” You must prioritize reading at the earliest levels, as it is (obviously) a foundational skill. At Learn And Play Montessori School, we believe in working hard with every child to that he or she becomes “above average,” (hopefully way above average), and becomes a fluent reader by the time they graduate from our preschool curriculum. We build a solid foundation of language skills with early phonetics instruction, learning how to write through Montessori activities. We also emphasize “fun,” as we strive to make reading “fun,” including hands-on learning experiences. This strategy helps students develop the skills and passion needed for reading in the future. [Read more…] about Building Strong Readers: How Learn And Play Montessori Nurtures Literacy Success
