Celebrating Lunar New Year at iKids Montessori Academy
Celebrating Lunar New Year at iKids Montessori Academy
2023-01-27MORE
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Fostering Independence and Lifelong Learning
Montessori education is a unique approach to learning that emphasizes independence, self-directed learning, and respect for a child. At ikids Montessori Academy, we provide an environment that nurtures the whole child, both academically and emotionally.
2023-01-24MORE
Why Play is Important for Young Children’s Development and the 6 Stages of Play
“Outside?” “Mommy can I play?”, “Daddy can I go outside?”, “I want to play”, and “Apple” are just a few examples of things children may verbalize when they are curious and want to explore and engage. Let’s say yes to play!
2023-01-09MORE
Five Great Ways to Create a Learning Environment at Home
School is back in session, however, sending your children to even the very best of schools doesn’t let us parents off the educational hook. It is important to continue to foster your child’s educational experience at home and to provide a rich learning environment.
2022-11-02MORE
Age-Appropriate Chores for Children
If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.
2022-10-14MORE
Five Things Montessori Teachers Do Differently
The teacher, when she begins to work in our schools, must have a kind of faith that the child will reveal himself through work.
2022-10-07MORE
Top 10 Questions Parents Ask About Montessori Education (II)
The universe is an imposing reality and an answer to all questions. We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unit.
2022-09-20MORE
Top 10 Questions Parents Ask About Montessori Education (I)
The universe is an imposing reality and an answer to all questions. We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.
2022-09-06MORE
Five Amazing Fall Picture Books
Summer is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. This is the perfect season to grab a cup of pumpkin spice latte, cuddle up with the kids and fall into some amazing autumn reading. Here are five amazing fall picture books recommendations that I hope you can enjoy with your kids this season.
2022-08-29MORE
Five Ways to Benefit from Montessori’s Wisdom this Summer
Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.
2022-08-24MORE
Five Differences between Traditional and Montessori Elementary Education
Many people believe that Montessori education is beneficial at the preschool level, but the Montessori curriculum can go beyond and extend into children’s elementary learning.
2022-08-03MORE
Activities to Enjoy with Your Kids At Home
Children are given the opportunity to make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the highly trained teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process. However, learning can be extended outside of the classroom too.
2022-07-25MORE
Stages of Development and How Children Learn
Maria Montessori observed that all children, regardless of culture or locale, experience the same stages of development at approximately the same age. It is easy to see that children across the world tend to learn and do similar things, such as learning to walk and to talk, or losing baby teeth, etc., at approximately the same age.
2022-07-18MORE
Inside Our Montessori Classroom
Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms, children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the highly trained teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process.
2022-07-12MORE
The Importance of Nutrition in Children
Nutrition is important at every age, especially for kids. Children need proper nutrients to stay healthy and strong.
2022-06-28MORE
The Power of Hands-On Learning
Hands-on learning, also known as experiential learning, means learning by doing. Hands-on learning is where teachers engage with students in direct experience and focused reflection to enhance students’ knowledge, skillset and values.
2022-06-21MORE
What will your kids learn from the Montessori preschool classrooms in different age groups?
Ikids Montessori Academy environments support the learning of children from birth to six years old and each age group can learn something different.
2022-06-14MORE
All You Need to Know About Early Childhood Education
For children, especially young children, every experience or encounter presents a learning opportunity. They are always fascinated by their surroundings; they tend to learn from everything they see, hear, do, smell, feel and taste; from everyone they encounter and everywhere they go.
2022-05-30MORE
Benefits of Early Childhood Education
Conversations about the importance of early childhood education (ECE) have been circulating for quite some time. More and more studies prove that children who have received high-quality early childhood education benefit from it in the long run, into adulthood.
2022-05-25MORE
Get to Know the Montessori Module (II)
Montessori education tends to be student-led and self-paced, where students are given the freedom to be creative and independent with some guidance from caring and knowledgeable teachers.
2022-05-19MORE
Get to Know the Montessori Module (I)
At iKids Montessori Academy, we believe that children are the future. That's why we've created a place where they can learn and grow in an environment that is safe, fun, and educational. We are proud to be the best daycare in Markham and Richmond Hill.
2022-05-17MORE