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Short Pump Blog – These are the blogs associated with Short Pump, in Richmond VA. A top-rated preschool, childcare, daycare, and kindergarten school.

The Difference between Montessori Daycare and Traditional Daycare
The Difference between Montessori Daycare and Traditional Daycare Montessori daycare programs differs from traditional daycare in a few key ways. Montessori stands out as an approach that fosters independence and meets the needs of the individual learner.   Choosing a childcare program for your baby or toddler is a very important decision. How does a...
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Reggio Emilia Inspired Curriculum; DaVinci Kids
Reggio Emilia Inspired Curriculum; DaVinci Kids Children have unique learning styles. Not all classroom environments are conducive to all children’s needs. Montessori Kids Universe takes pride in providing an authentic Montessori environment enhanced with a proprietary Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum; DaVinci Kids. Montessori combined with Reggio inspired education philosophies provide children opportunities to learn based...
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Child Centered Education: Freedom Within Limits
Child Centered Education: Freedom Within Limits Montessori is both an adult-directed and child centered education because of the concept of Freedom within Limits.   The adult guide’s role is to prepare the structure from within a child can freely explore. This is very important because young children are not ready to handle total freedom—it would...
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Montessori Method -Learning Through False Fatigue
Montessori Method -Learning Through False Fatigue Many people are skeptical when they hear about the three hour morning work cycle involved in the Montessori Method. Children work independently during this time, which is much longer than many people believe a child can focus for.   The unique features of the Montessori method make the three...
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Montessori Color Tablets
Montessori Color Tablets Montessori teaches color using a material called the Color Tablets. This material isolates the concept of color first. After conceptualization, color names are taught. Finally, children classify colors by ordering them from darkest to lightest.   The Montessori color tablets are small, rectangular pieces. They are shaped and sized exactly the same,...
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Montessori Potty Training
Montessori Potty Training Montessori Potty Training differs from most traditional approaches in several ways. Mostly, traditional method are quick fixes or gradual yet not very well thought out approaches. Teaching young children to master toilet use in the Montessori world is neither rushed nor haphazard. It is treated like any other learning process: introduced at...
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Montessori School the Absorbent Mind
Montessori School the Absorbent Mind Maria Montessori describes a unique time in life where the brain absorbs information like a sponge. This special period occurs during the first plane of development, covering the first six years of life. Because of the way a child effortlessly soaks up knowledge, Montessori refers to it as The Absorbent...
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The Importance of Montessori for Infants
There is a major importance of Montessori for infants. Montessori philosophy plays an important role in infancy. Many people think of Montessori education as something that begins in preschool. Truthfully, Montessori principles begin at birth, with the parents as the first teachers.   If one could sum up Montessori education in a sentence, that sentence...
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Montessori School Peace Curriculum
Montessori School Peace Curriculum Montessori School Peace Curriculum is filled with lessons that form a fundamental part of Montessori education. Guides must work to cultivate a tranquil classroom environment. On a larger scale, we teach peace so that our students may grow up to contribute to world peace. This is the ultimate purpose of the...
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