St. Patrick's Day Activities for Your Montessori Preschooler

How are you celebrating St Patrick's Day with your preschoolers this year? If you haven't planned, now would be a great time to start! On St Patrick's Day, everyone wears green, restaurants serve Irish foods, kids indulge in sweets, and adults enjoy pints of beer at their local pub. In the spirit of Montessori, this is an excellent time to engage in activities that help kids embrace the Irish culture while appreciating diversity in the classroom. With this in mind, here are the top seven fun and educative St Patrick's Day activities that your kid can engage in, both at home and in Montessori Preschool Winnetka!

Preparing your Montessori Preschooler for Daylight Savings Time

Switching to daylight savings time can be a traumatic experience for Montessori preschool children. They have had months to adjust to standard time and the sudden change can disrupt their circadian rhythms, leading to sleeplessness, increased stress, and other undesirable effects. These tips will help your child adjust to the change more gradually, making the time change easier to cope with.

Montessori Way: Instilling Values Early

Instilling morals and values is one of the focuses of Montessori elementary school education. Children are guided towards appropriate responses to situations, proper social interaction and the importance of honesty and integrity. The process begins in preschool, but it is a continuous process that continues throughout elementary school.

Valentine Crafts for Montessori Preschoolers

For Montessori preschool parents, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to explore different crafting activities while also practicing multiple developmental skills. No matter the age of your preschooler, Valentine crafts are a fun way to practice hand-eye coordination, prewriting skills, and creativity - and you don’t need a lot of materials to create something beautiful.

Preschool Interview Questions - What to Ask and Look for when Choosing a Montessori Preschool

Before you choose a Montessori preschool for your children, it is a good idea to visit the school, talk with the staff, and observe how the classrooms work. Write down a list of your own questions to ask, including those listed here, and watch how the children and staff interact while you are at the school.

The Montessori Theory on Sleep

Montessori preschools have learned how important sleep is by experience. Children can become irritable or restless when they are tired, and research shows that well-rested children learn better. Even though Maria Montessori did not set guidelines for sleep, she made it clear that meeting the needs of young children is a priority for early education.

Showing Gratitude in the Montessori Preschool Classroom this Season

In a Montessori preschool, grace and courtesy are essential aspects of early education. And while it is easy to forget the importance of gratitude during the holiday season, this is also the perfect time of year to reinforce it in the classroom. No matter what each child’s background may be, they all have a lot to be grateful for and learning to express that emotion helps them develop responsibility and strengthen their self-esteem.