Kindness Counts at Montessori of Plainfield!

Kindness Counts at Montessori of Plainfield!
Summer camp is in full swing and the students have been exploring dinosaurs, sea life, space and other typical child centered subject matter. One session the students and parents overwhelmingly voted as their favorite was “Kindness, Yoga and Bullying”. Montessori environments foster “educating the whole child”. An approach that values the human spirit and the development of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children.
During the camp session on kindness, yoga and bullying, the children performed daily acts of kindness within their classroom as well as the community. They also practiced giving each other daily compliments and self -regulation techniques. In addition, the children practiced yoga and meditation. In their final week, the focus was on feelings and bullying. They also brainstormed positive ways to express anger and frustration. These strong feelings can be challenging for young children and having them come up with their own ideas empowers them to feel more in control of their emotions.

ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION
A Montessori education has been shown to prepare children well for later in life academically, socially and emotionally. They are lifelong learners who are team players, attentive listeners, responsible, focused, goal-oriented, adaptive and show enthusiasm for learning. Montessori children are ranked above average on a multitude of criteria, as well as score well above average on standardized tests. Numerous successful Montessori graduates have touched American history in profound ways like, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Julia Child, and the founders of google Larry Page, and Sergey Brin.

ABOUT MONTESSORI OF PLAINFIELD
Montessori of Plainfield was founded in August of 1999 by Montessori trained teachers and sisters, Mari-Ann Unger and Linda Mora. The academic preschool and kindergarten is for children ages 3-6. Montessori of Plainfield is a member of the American Montessori Society. Teachers are CPR- and first aid-certified as well. For more information, contact school director Mari-Ann Unger at (815) 254-0136 or email montessorioffrankfort@gmail.com, visit MontessoriofPlainfield.com, or look us up on Facebook at Facebook.com/Montessori-of-Plainfield-Frankfort.