Mr. Johnny Tam, a current Arborland parent, offered our 2020 graduates some words of wisdom to take with them into their next adventure: "I have not told Jason, I have not told anybody, but it brought tears to my eyes when I saw Jason was the MC on stage. Arborland gave him the opportunity and taught him really well how to become an independent individual, let him learn at his own pace, let him grow. I was very proud of Jason’s progress, his grade, his performance at Arborlan

You are probably here because you have watched our YouTube video on how Arborland teaches reading remotely to our preschool and kindergarten students (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwtEwc-QxlA). You may be a parent interested in homeschooling your child or a kindergarten teacher curious to find out how other teachers are doing remote teaching. At Arborland, we have always believed in the traditional Montessori philosophy of “following the child” and as a result our p

In a world where computers in the classroom are commonplace, it seems that handwriting lessons have become increasingly irrelevant to most schools. However, recent studies have shown that handwriting activates the brain more than typing does. We would like to share an article entitled “Why Writing by Hand Could Make You Smarter” written by William Klemm, D.V.M., Ph.D., a Professor of Neuroscience at Texas A&M University for Psychology Today. It explains and confirms a concept

By Ms. Marty Shepard Why does Montessori have three grade levels in the same classroom?  It seems as though younger children have a lot to gain while older children may lose out.  However, contrary to popular belief, that third year in a Montessori classroom is critical to reaping the benefits of the three-year classroom.  How is that possible? Below is a brief explanation of the theory behind Montessori’s three-year cycle, followed by a list of its benefits. The Background:

By Ms. Katie Pizzi As your child progresses through his/her schooling, there will more than likely be a time when your child comes to you with computer problems. For those who are tech savvy, this is no problem… but what if you are not? Here are three quick suggestions to help you and your child. 1.) CHECK THE SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FIRST. Has the computer been turned on? Are all of the cords plugged in and working? Is the battery charged? Often times children will forget to charge

An explanation of why Montessori’s practical life curriculum is vital to your child’s education By Ms. Claire Fitzgerald Psychological studies show that a child’s strongest developmental stage is between the ages of 3 to 6 years old, a time period termed by Dr. Maria Montessori as each child’s Window of Opportunity.  But what does that have to do with teaching my preschool child to clean tables? In the Montessori environment there are direct and indirect purposes for every ac

The best way to see if a preschool is right for your child is to visit. However, what exactly should you be looking for? Here are 10 key questions that a school administrator, with over 20 years experience, recommends you ask. By Ms. Linda Martinez Classroom visits Make sure you visit some classrooms on a typical day while they are in session. Find out the following, through observation and inquiry: 1. Are students happy and engaged in their activities? 2. How is the teache