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Establishing Well-Rounded Brain Development at Apple Montessori
Establishing Well-Rounded Brain Development at Apple Montessori

A young child’s brain is incredible and has an immeasurable capacity for development and learning. Most of a child’s brain development happens in the first six years of their life. During these years, your child has what Dr. Maria Montessori referred to as an “absorbent” mind. Like a sponge, a child absorbs vast amounts of information quickly. Amazing, right?

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Celebrating the Gift of Giving All Year Round
Celebrating the Gift of Giving All Year Round

At Apple Montessori Schools, part of our mission is to nurture and develop the whole child as thoughtful, compassionate, and giving citizens. We believe in helping each child see that he or she has a gift to offer in making the world a better place. As we lead and teach by example, we are passionate about modeling the value of charitable actions and giving back to the communities we serve, so that our students learn valuable lessons about the art of giving and participating in charitable activities all year round.

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How Apple Montessori Helps Your Child Explore Their Passions
How Apple Montessori Helps Your Child Explore Their Passions

When we talk about education, we often focus on the core subject matter. We wonder about the best ways to teach math, reading, writing, and science. But sometimes, we forget the most important subject of all: the ones the students are truly passionate about.

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Why Apple Montessori Is the Best Place for Your Infant to Start Their Education
Why Apple Montessori Is the Best Place for Your Infant to Start Their Education

A child’s first year of school is one of the most critical ones. Students who learn a lot in preschool will have a strong start in kindergarten, and then an even stronger start in elementary school.

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“Wish You Were Here” at Apple Montessori Summer Camp
“Wish You Were Here” at Apple Montessori Summer Camp

While we are happily in back-to-school mode at Apple Montessori Schools, we want to share the highlights of our campers’ awesome adventures at Summer Camp.

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How to Ease the Back-to-School Jitters the Apple Montessori Way
How to Ease the Back-to-School Jitters the Apple Montessori Way

Whether it’s their first time going to school or they’re coming back after summer break, the first day of school can be a little difficult for children. As parents, we want to do whatever we can to alleviate their first day jitters.

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The Kindergarten Year at Apple Can Change Everything
The Kindergarten Year at Apple Can Change Everything

Every parent of a pre-K student faces a major decision: choosing the best kindergarten program for their child.

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The Path from Infant to Toddler Care: When and How to Make the Transition
The Path from Infant to Toddler Care: When and How to Make the Transition

We know how important the early stages of development, and the transition between them, are to you and your child. At Apple Montessori Schools, we understand that it’s natural for parents to be uncertain or apprehensive about their child’s transition from one program to another, such as from infant care to toddler care.

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The Top 5 Reasons to Choose Apple Elementary
The Top 5 Reasons to Choose Apple Elementary

Choosing a preschool and kindergarten program for our children can be a little nerve-wracking (to put it mildly). We want to give them a great start on their education while also making sure they’re learning in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.

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Discovering Our Cosmic Task: Why Apple Montessori Elementary Takes a (Really) Big Picture View of Education
Discovering Our Cosmic Task: Why Apple Montessori Elementary Takes a (Really) Big Picture View of Education

Helping children discover and develop their cosmic task is one of the four cornerstones of Apple Montessori’s educational philosophy. Of the four, it’s the one that usually requires more explanation. If you’re not immersed in the world of Montessori, you’re probably not used to thinking about a child’s education as cosmic or even sure what it could mean.

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