Preschool teachers implement the Montessori Method in childcare settings across the U.S. according to five foundational principles. These principles are: Respect for the child The absorbent mind Sensitive periods The prepared environment Auto-education Respect for the Child Respect for the child is the foundation upon which all the other Montessori principles rest. As Montessori […]
I need quality daycare. What should I look for? Use This 8 Point Guide Find a Quality Daycare for Your Child First, when visiting a daycare, use your intuition. Feel the atmosphere there, see how you feel. Think about leaving your child at this daycare each day. Are you comfortable with this idea? Observe the […]
New Paltz Area’s biggest Halloween Event Returns for 32 Nights in 2016! A great idea for New Paltz preschool age children! Enjoy seeing more than 7,000 hand-carved, lit-up jack o’ lanterns in this exciting walk-through display. Wander through a historic, 18th-century riverside landscape and discover a spooky display – completely made of jack o’ lanterns! […]
Outdoor preschool sounds like something that would be such a New Paltz preschool idea. It Started in Denmark It’s an idea that originated in Denmark, teachers started taking children out of the classroom and into the forest. While forest and nature-focused preschools aren’t unknown internationally, in Northern Europe they’re almost as common as conventional schools. […]
When your young family moves into a new neighborhood if one of the first searches you do online is: “preschools near me,” this article is for you. Choosing a suitable preschool for your child can be daunting, but by using this handy guide you’ll be able to quickly decide which one is best for your […]