Dearcroft Montessori
1167 Lakeshore Rd. East L6J 1L3 Oakville, ON, Canada

A great article with tips on how to help our children build resilience during the pandemic.

Have you heard about the strategy being used called scaffold parenting? This article explains how it could be the key to helping our children adjust to post-pandemic life.

Our Casa students take pride in their work. They feel a great sense of accomplishment and enjoyment when they take their time to complete such beautiful work. . . . .... . #partsofafish #Montessori #thedearcroftway #cursivewriting #reading #art See more

A great article written by Katherine Poyntz, the director of the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA). A Montessori education creates wonderful opportunities for independence, creativity, and character development. #montessori #resilience #adapting #pandemictimes

Backyard fun! . . . .... . #ToddlerProgram #Montessori #thedearcroftway #snowfun #grossmotorplay See more

A little history about the first Casa dei Bambini that opened it's doors in 1907. 114 years ago today.... #Montessori

Our Top Nine for 2020! . . . .... . #topnine2020 See more

"Concentration is the key that opens up to the child the latent treasures within him." -Maria Montessori Our Casa and Toddler students have been working very hard. . .... . . . . #Montessori #thedearcroftway #Casa #Toddler See more

Welcome back Elementary and Junior High students. We hope you had a wonderful winter break and have enjoyed some time outdoors. . . As you know, there are currently a range of time-limited public health actions to help curb the spread of COVID-19, which also includes at home learning from January 5-8, 2021. ... . . Our Elementary and Junior High teachers have been working hard to pivot to online learning and are prepared for this coming week. We look forward to seeing you virtually. . . . . . #Montessori #thedearcroftway #thewestwindway #virtualclassroom See more

Thank you to our West Wind Junior High students for organizing a Christmas drop. The gifts you packaged and organized will be enjoyed by children here in Oakville. We love seeing our students give back and spreading holiday cheer!

Welcome back Toddler and Casa students. We hope you have had a wonderful winter break and have enjoyed some outdoor time. . . As we are prepared to welcome back our Toddler and Casa students on campus for the start of 2021, and our second term. .... . While there are currently arange of time-limited public health actions to help curb the spread of COVID-19, child care centres will remain open during this time. Therefore, during the period of January 5-8, 2021, while our elementary levels are operating virtually, our Toddler and Casa programs will return to in-person learning. . . . . . #welcomeback #Montessori #Toddler #Casa See more

Please be reminded: Friday is early dismissal! Friday is our last day of the first term!... Toddler pick up is at 11:30 am All other levels are dismissed at 12:00 pm First day of second term is Tuesday, January 5, 2021 We wish you a very Merry Christmas, a safe and Happy New Year, and may you have a wonderful holiday break! ~ Dearcroft and West Wind Staff

Dearcroft Montessori Junior Elementary Level 3 students present The Big Bang.

Here some highlights from this week! We hope you have a relaxing weekend! . . . .... . . #outdoorclassroom #November #thedearcroftway #Montessori See more

Here is a fun art activity for the weekend!

It's MYndful Tuesday! Here are some yoga poses to do at home for a better night's sleep. #yoga #yogapractice #yogalife #yogalifestyle #yogainspiration

Group of Seven inspired art work by our West Wind Junior High students. . . . .... . . #Montessori #Oakville #thewestwindway #grade7 #grade8 #artwork #paintings See more

Thank you for participating in Orange Shirt Day and helping to support an important initiative that our West Wind Junior High students Hugh and Holly arranged. Your support will go towards helping to purchase chairs, desks, computers and resources for Indigenous students.Thank you for coming alongside to make education possible for kids! off of the Wabauskang First Nation Library! . . Thank you @schoolboxnorth for helping to make education possible for everyone . .... . . . . #Montessori #thewestwindway #WWJH #orangeshirtday #everychildmatters See more

Our Casa students were hard at work last week by helping to rake and pick up dried leaves around school. . . . .... . #rakingleaves #Montessori #Oakville #thedearcroftway #Casa #practicallifeskills See more

#DidYouKnow that Alexander Graham Bell, noted inventor, provided financial support directly to Dr. Montessori. He helped establish the first Montessori class in... Canada and one of the first in the United States. #montessori #MontessoriLearning #CanadianCouncilofMontessoriAdministrators #Canada #CanadaMontessori #Didyouknow

Our Junior High students enjoyed a day of stepping back in time and exploring the 15th Iroquoian Village at Crawford Lake. . . . .... . #educationaltour #conservationarea #crawfordlake #thewestwindway #juniorhigh See more

Here is a great infographic about how to help support a highly emotional child and understanding dysregulation. Remember the three "R" s. #mindfulness #emotions #parenting

At Dearcroft/West Wind Montessori School we understand the challenges that adolescents face today.