Pine Lake Montessori School
255 Sheppard Avenue West M2N 1N2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Children are constantly fascinated by the world around us! Montessori learning goals are focused on healthy development, emotional wellbeing, physical development, cognitive skills, language skills, and social skills. #PineLakeMontessori #OntarioMontessori #MontessoriEducation #MontessoriActivity #Montessorischool #MontessoriChildCare #parentsofToronto #momsofToronto #dadsofToronto #privateschool #education #kids #ihsnet #educational #preschool #ece #Montessori #school #schoollife #schooldays

6 Ways to Connect With your Child! If you can spare five minutes today, try one of these six ways to connect with your child. Your time and attention mean the world to them, so show them that you are present, you are listening, and that you are here for them. - Eat meals without screen time ... - Do a one-on-one activity together - Read together without any distractions - Tell them you missed them - Tell them what you love about them - Go on a walk together and listen to nature If you have any more to add to the list, let us know in the comments section! #PineLakeMontessori #OntarioMontessori #MontessoriEducation #MontessoriActivity #Montessorischool #MontessoriChildCare #parentsofToronto #momsofToronto #dadsofToronto #privateschool #education #kids #ihsnet #educational #preschool #ece #Montessori #school #schoollife #schooldays

Here at Pine Lake Montessori School, we are recognizing International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia with a quote from Audre Lorde. Audre Lorde was a poet, writer, feminist, womanist and civil rights activist. She said, "It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate our differences."... We accept and celebrate all of you! -Pine Lake Montessori School #PineLakeMontessori #OntarioMontessori #MontessoriEducation #MontessoriActivity #Montessorischool #MontessoriChildCare #parentsofToronto #momsofToronto #dadsofToronto #privateschool #education #kids #educational #preschool #ece #Montessori #homophobia #transphobia #westandwithyou

The Montessori Method was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900s. It’s a specific child-centred method of education that involves child-led activities (referred to as work), classrooms with children of varying ages, and teachers who encourage independence among their pupils. Dr. Montessori believed that children learn better when they’re choosing what to learn and that philosophy is present in Montessori classrooms today. A Montessori classroom likely looks ...different than what you’re used to. Things that make it unique include: - Various activity stations for children to choose from throughout the day. - Teachers moving from group to group instead of standing at the front of the classroom. - A nontraditional grading system. - A focus on the whole studentsocial, emotional, intellectual, and physical development are all considered. #PineLakeMontessori #OntarioMontessori #MontessoriEducation #MontessoriActivity #Montessorischool #MontessoriChildCare #parentsofToronto #momsofToronto #dadsofToronto #privateschool #education #kids #ihsnet #educational #preschool #ece #Montessori #school #schoollife #schooldays

Six values that Pine Lake Montessori School relishes: 1. Be kind, compassionate and respectful towards others 2. Move slowly and respect other's work/personal space... 3. Be safe and look after others 4. Be gentle and inclusive 5. Contribute positively to our local and global community. 6. Respect Mother Nature and care for her #PineLakeMontessori #OntarioMontessori #MontessoriEducation #MontessoriActivity #Montessorischool #MontessoriChildCare #parentsofToronto #momsofToronto #dadsofToronto #privateschool #education #kids #ihsnet #educational #preschool #ece #Montessori #school #schoollife #schooldays

Children learn as much through observation as action. Show your child how to quietly and respectfully observe others. #education #kids #ihsnet #educational#preschool #ece #Montessori #school #schoollife #schooldays #Montessorischool

Maria Montessori started a movement in education by differently thinking about how we move. If you observe a Montessori classroom in action, that is what you’ll witness - movement. Movement is an integral part of the Montessori method. Children move freely through the prepared environment, choosing a shelf to select an activity and a table by which to work. Movement is also deeply tied to social opportunities. While walking through the classroom, spontaneous encounters occu...r. #education #kids #ihsnet #educational#preschool #ece #Montessori #school #schoollife #schooldays #Montessorischool

Throughout time, oral histories have played a crucial role in every culture in passing down lessons learned through the ages. According to research, storytelling is not just entertainment or a relic from the past, but it is also a highly effective aid to retain information. Dr. Maria Montessori understood this phenomenon. She devised the method of storytelling for information retention and fine-tuned it for the elementary child.... #education #kids #ihsnet #educational #preschool #ece #Montessori #school #schoollife #schooldays #Montessorischool

Black History is World History! There is NO history without Black history, without the stories and narratives and lives of Black people. We're celebrating Black history, Black joy, Black success, love, and power this month and every month! ... #education #kids #ihsnet #educational#preschool #ece #Montessori #school #schoollife #schooldays #Montessorischool

How do we develop a growth mindset in children? The mixed-age structure of a Montessori classroom plays a role in helping children develop a growth mindset. When a younger child observes an older child master a task, encourages them to do their best.... #education