The Arborland Blog

Field trips are great ways to learn outside the classroom. It is fun to see classroom concepts at work in the real world. Sometimes...

By Brianna Garcia Creativity is a key component, as well as a key to success, in most everything that we do: art, music, science, math, and even social and emotional intelligence. Studies have also shown that creative people are better problem solvers and are more flexible, which goes a long way in the boardroom. Children especially should nurture their creativity, both in the classroom – where ingenuity is second nature – and at home. But how can parents create an environmen

The brain is a muscle and just like any other muscle, we must continue to exercise it over the summer to keep our reading skill muscles...

Summer is nearing and that means the school year is over. This doesn’t mean that learning should stop! Summer programs are fun, exciting and keep students sharp for the upcoming school year. Here are 6 reasons to enroll your child in summer school. 1. Keeps students in a regular routine Students are used to daily routines during the school year. When children have unpredictable schedules in the summer, they need to readjust to a regular schedule once the fall comes again. Att

By Janet Hernandez Children are extremely curious little critters. They notice so many things that adults do not in our busy Southern...

Take this quick survey to assess whether or not your child is ready for Pre-School. As a parent, you know you will send your child to...

By: Ms. Ashley Simms You’ve all seen the saying: “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” Well, that technically is probably true, but as many of us now know, developing a love of reading doesn’t happen exclusively in the classroom or school environment. As educators and creators of educational spaces, we teachers strive to fill our classrooms with books for students to explore as part of their daily schedule. I know for me, one of the best parts of the year is being able to

Theater Games for Parents and Children to play during the Holiday Break By: Ms. Mary Sherg Brace yourselves, it’s the holiday season!...

By Ms. Mel February is International Friendship Month. We are lucky to have a close-knit community here at Arborland. From our mixed age...

We are a tight knit community at Arborland and have been relatively free of bullying. Bullying is unacceptable in any shape or form, and...

Bullying Prevention Program at Arborland Montessori Children’s Academy By A. Foy One of the main features of a Montessori program is...

By Mrs. Suzanne Mullen and Miss Monica Ho Two of our Montessori teachers discuss tips on how to reinforce Montessori learning at home. As an educator helping parents for more than 30 years in Montessori education, I know that incorporating the Montessori philosophy at home can be a challenge. Your child is capable of so much more than you think. In a Montessori classroom, children learn through the classroom design and materials. The child is taught how to perform tasks on th

by Mrs. Janet Hernandez, Assistant Teacher in Lower Elementary Did you know that at Arborland Montessori Children’s Academy, our goal is...

By Miss Ashley Simms, Montessori Teacher in Upper Elementary Homework time, it can be a dreaded daily event. Don’t despair! There are ways to make the most out of this time and lessen the daily struggle with your student. Most importantly, you need to understand how your child functions best. To do this you need to take into account several factors such as the age of your student, your student’s strengths, the distractions in the environment, and your and the teacher’s expect

by Ms. Anisa Foy Montessori philosophy maintains that testing children for lessons given is not the only way of knowing how much or how...

by Ms. Anisa Foy One of the central tenets of Montessori Education is to prepare the child to be a global citizen. Education is a...

By Ms. Heidi Cole The process of learning to read with the Montessori Method is phenomenal. However, to get the best results and secured...

By Miss Melissa De Los Santos Playing is an essential part of life, especially for children. The act of playing is not just to kill time;...

By Ms. Anisa Foy “Let us give the child a vision of the whole Universe…… The Universe is an imposing reality, and an answer to all...

By Ms. Cynthia Van Praet As many of you know, getting some children to read can be very challenging. I remember a boy in my class years ago who disliked reading very much. His attitude changed when I started reading “The Trumpet of the Swan” aloud to the class. It wasn’t long before this particular boy had his own copy of the book and was reading ahead! To help your child develop a love for reading, I have compiled a list of popular books that are recommended by our Montessor