As a Montessori school, Springdale Academy strongly believes that nature inspires children’s curiosity and exploration. Children gain a holistic development from interacting with and immersing themselves in nature, motivating them to live an environmentally responsible life. In light of this, autumn provides us with the best opportunity to educate our kids about nature with Montessori-inspired...
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...
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...