Despite shifting pedagogical trends over the past century, Montessori education appears to have remained consistent. The foundation of Springdale Academy’s early childhood curriculum is the Montessori philosophy. Using learner-driven approaches, it follows the learning preferences of each student, nurturing and developing them to the fullest so they can develop to their full potential. “Free the...
Throughout a child’s life, education has played a significant role, starting from pre-school to university and sometimes even beyond. Children can become upstanding citizens and make positive contributions to society if they are given the tools to build the foundation for their future. The goal of the Montessori Education system is to develop the whole...
Springdale Academy’s out for the summer! The end of the school year is an exciting time for kids! The sunny days await your presence. No more pencils, no more classes. For two months, kids just get to be kids again. They get to enjoy time with their families, visit parks and museums, or travel. If...
We encourage you to enroll your child at Springdale Academy today because a mind is not a vessel that needs to be filled, but rather a fire that needs to be fanned.
Let’s take a quiz in child discipline. A glass vase falls from your coffee table after your child knocks it over. How would you react to such a situation? Is it your instinct to rush in and help them? Put them on a time-out and reprimand them for their actions. If it doesn’t sound too...
Montessori education offers the unique advantage of turning everything you see and do into a learning experience for you and your children, inclsuing their preschool lunch. Children are constantly working, playing, creating, and growing. As a result, lunch is an excellent opportunity for them to recharge during the day. However, there’s more to it than just...
Potty Training! These two words are more than enough to make the parents of any toddler cringe and worry. It is a topic that garners a wide range of advice from experts, doctors, friends, family, or even Google! And all of them are based on real-life experiences that have had varying levels of success and...
As summer arrives, bright colors fill the landscape, fragrant flowers bloom, ripening trees bear fruit, and birds sing melodious songs. Having longer days has provided us with the perfect opportunity to get together with family and friends, fire up the grill, and celebrate our rich red, white, and blue heritage. Keeping summer activities on track...
Montessori education is about providing a prepared environment that emphasizes self-motivated growth for children in all areas of their development, i.e., cognitive, emotional, social, and physical. But have you ever wondered how exactly that is achieved? What are these tools that are a part of the nurturing environment present at Springdale Academy that fosters your...
Are you aware that Montessori education considers the outdoor environment to be an extension of the indoor classroom? The natural world is capable of providing endless possibilities for experiential learning. This is why immersion in nature is a significant aspect of the Montessori method. Increasing a child’s interactions with nature promotes holistic development. It also...