by Joanne Westwood | Jan 24, 2016 | Blog
With so much technology out there, one might question it’s value for preschool age children. What would Maria Montessori have to say about young children spending so much time staring at a screen? More and more you ca witness young children staring at screens for...
by Joanne Westwood | Sep 20, 2015 | Blog
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” – Maria Montessori. It is always the goal in a Montessori classroom to encourage children to be independent and be able to do things for themselves. This happens when children are given opportunities...
by Joanne Westwood | Aug 23, 2015 | Blog, Farmview News
Do you feel like your child is not getting the attention needed at their pre-school or Kindergarten? Is your child one of many getting lost in the crowd of children? Choosing a Montessori school will give your child the personal attention needed to feel safe and...
by Joanne Westwood | Jul 20, 2015 | Blog
Autism is on the rise at an alarming rate in the United States. It is estimated that there are approximately 259,425 children (ages 3-22) who have been diagnosed with autism. Autism is typically diagnosed during the first three years of life. It is the result of a...
by Joanne Westwood | Apr 8, 2015 | Blog
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common issue facing many parents and children. Children with this disorder have trouble paying attention and controlling impulses by acting without thinking. They can also be overly active. There is no cure for...