Do you remember the havoc the COVID-19 pandemic caused in our lives over the last two years? Not only did it cause varying degrees of stress, fear, loss, anxiety, grief, and other struggles, but it also took away our freedom to hug each other! Once physical and social distancing became the norm, a hug at...
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...
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...