Dear Parents, As the first week of summer camp comes to an end we have been able to see how it feels to be back at school with the new regulations. I have to share, it feels wonderful! Having a smaller group on the playground is much easier to supervise and the children are really enjoying playing cooperatively with their friends. When inside, the classroom feels normal, with the children excitedly learning while engaged in
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Travel the world by safari in 30 days without ever leaving Old Saybrook Each week we will focus our studies on a different continent, exploring the unique animals and habitats of each. • Learn About Animals and Habitats • Cook Authentic Recipes • Try New Games • Create Art & Crafts All summer programs will be running, but are limited to 10 per class. There will be intensified cleaning and disinfecting procedures, as well as
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Raising Responsible Happy Kids In a world where we are so busy trying to get from one activity to another and be super parents, we often question why children seem to be less respectful and resourceful than generations past. Positive Discipline may be the answer you have been searching for. Dr. Jane Nelsen developed the Positive Discipline program based on the work of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs. Positive Discipline is designed to teach young
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The Children’s Tree Montessori School was founded in 1995 by Head of School, Marci Martindale. In the beginning it was only open to twelve, 3-6-year-old children. Over the past 25 years, CTMS has expanded to provide quality education for ages 12 months to 12 years old, and a warm and loving community to over 500 families. The Children’s Tree mission is to nurture and empower a loving community of global thinkers who embrace and honor
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FREE Positive Discipline Parenting Workshops Offered at CTMS Positive Discipline, founded by Dr. Jane Nelsen, is a parenting philosophy that focuses on building mutually respectful relationships with children. The Children’s Tree Montessori School is hosting 3 free Positive Discipline workshops on March 26, April 23 and May 21. The public is welcome to join to 1 or all 3, each covering different topics. During the workshops you will learn how to modify behaviors and motivate
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Does your child bring home math worksheets that make you feel like you couldn’t pass third grade? Common Core Standards were developed to help students develop critical thinking skills. Instead students are often stuck doing work that is not age appropriate and parents don’t know how to help. Come learn about the Montessori approach to kindergarten and elementary education. See how we develop independence and creativity alongside critical thinking, all while nurturing a child’s passions
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Is your child showing signs that they are ready to use the toilet? Are you not sure how to read them and how to respond? Learn how to support your child through this process. In this free workshop you will discuss these questions and learn about a Montessori approach to toilet learning. Dinner and childcare will be offered for $25 per family. Dinner will be 5:30-6:00 pm; Free workshop will be 6:00-7:30pm. January 23,
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The Children’s Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, will hold Open Houses on January 25, February 1 & 8 and March 7 from 9:00am-12:00pm. The Children’s Tree offers an independent elementary school as well as toddler and preschool classrooms. As one of only three AMS accredited schools in our state, CTMS offers an authentic Montessori education, lead by certified teachers. In fact, it is the only school in the area to offer a
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The Children’s Tree Montessori School in Old Saybrook offers parent-child classes on Friday mornings from 8:30am-10am In the class caregivers learn how to observe their child’s development and choose activities that optimally support development of language and movement. The weekly series will provide experiences that stimulate the senses, enrich children’s vocabulary and understanding of language, while helping your child to gain a sense of self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence. Parents will have the opportunity to develop
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Image via Pexels When people have more things to do on their schedule than 24 hours can handle, the first thing they sacrifice is sleep. However, missing out on sleep can have negative consequences on both the young and old. Quality sleep is essential for your family’s health. During this extended time of rest, the body and brain get to calm down and reset so they are fresh and ready for the day. When kids
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