Montessori Program

August 20, 2021
Is Montessori Education Effective?

Is Montessori Education Effective?

What are the criteria for an effective education—whether it’s Montessori, faith-based, traditional, private or at home learning? Is Montessori education effective? Here are the fundamental Year […]
September 20, 2021
Montessori classroom with teacher guiding primary students

What Are The Advantages of Montesso …

One of the advantages of Montessori schools is early childhood education. At La Jolla Montessori School, an independent learning preschool – Kindergarten in La Jolla, toddlers […]
September 20, 2021
Toddler washing hands Preschool

The Montessori Baby: What’s Old …

Six generations later, Maria Montessori’s methodology is still the same…It’s America’s women who have improved the way we’ve raised kids. When Maria Montessori published her lifelong […]
September 21, 2021
Child learning to write and read in Spanish at Bilingual Preschool in La Jolla

Bilingualism Improves Brain Functio …

Teachers see firsthand how bilingualism improves brain functioning as dual language immersion programs help students academically, socially and emotionally. Bolstered by research that has documented improvements […]
November 17, 2021
Boy cleaning his desk in a multi-age classroom

The Benefits of Multi-Age Classroom …

When you enter La Jolla Montessori School (LJMS), an independent preschool and Kindergarten, you’ll see students who are younger and older but learning together in multi-age […]
January 25, 2022
Girl playing with bells in Primary Classroom at La Jolla Montessori school

Are Montessori Toys Educational Toy …

In the late 1800’s, Dr. Maria Montessori designed specific educational toys to help toddlers refine their five senses. These Montessori toys, intended to improve sight, sound, […]
January 26, 2022
Girl learning how to put words together in cursive in Primary Classroom at La Jolla Montessori school

The Benefits Of A Bilingual Brain

There are many benefits to a bilingual brain.  According to statistics, 40 percent of the world’s population are monolinguals, 43 percent are bilinguals, and the rest […]
February 4, 2022
Toddlers learning shapes and math at Preschool La Jolla

Are Montessori Children Led?

Most preschoolers are taught two ways: parent-to-child and teacher-to-child. But at La Jolla Montessori School, a toddler, primary and Kindergarten in La Jolla, a third form […]
May 22, 2022
Children dancing to music at La Jolla Montessori school

The Advantages of Music and Movemen …

Combining Arts and Academics Refines a Child’s Skill in Both At La Jolla Montessori Preschool, music, movement and bilingualism work together to build an integrated curriculum […]