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A glance at education after COVID
Dear Editor:
The Children’s House Montessori Academy has been serving students for 28 years here in Ormond Beach. Over the last few years, we have seen large emotional and academic differences in children who did not attend school during COVID. So, as we are coming to the end of another school year and quickly preparing for the next one, I often ponder the thought: What do parents look for when planning their child’s education especially after the impact that COVID had on children? Are they focused on the developmental needs of the child, or do they rely on society to determine what is acceptable, especially if there are academic delays after covid?
Many parents who are interested in a Montessori hybrid program inquire about the difference between Montessori and traditional education. The question leads me to describe the type of education that I believe allows a child to fully develop.
The philosophies and methodologies used in traditional education are man-made guidelines that dictate what and when children should be taught without any regard for the strengths and weaknesses of the individual. Material is presented to the whole class on a fixed schedule, giving students little time to absorb and process the information. This type of cookie-cutter format can often set children up for failure. Are they truly learning or simply memorizing facts for temporary advancement?
The Montessori method engages the child during their sensitive period of development. The apparatus in the classroom foster hands on learning through concrete experience before the child is presented with concepts in the abstract. The Montessori classroom has mixed-age grouping that creates many opportunities for children on an emotional, social, and academic level. When children are given the time to observe, converse, and understand, a lasting love of learning is instilled.
So where do parents go from here? In my opinion, an alternative choice of a hybrid program blending the two methods and philosophies facilitates and stimulates a passion for knowledge and prepares the child for success in life. In the end, isn’t that what we want for our children of the future?
Julie Harper
Co-Owner of The Children's House Montessori Academy
Past Events:
🎨 Unleash Creativity for a Cause! Join us at the #CraftForACauseFundraiser booth in partnership with our Childrens House Ormond Beach and Dear God Are We There Yet Volunteer community.
Ormond Beach National Night Out will be hosted by The City of Ormond Beach Police Department and it’s a FREE EVENT!!
Our fundraiser Booth will have a craft event. Did you know? Kids engaged in arts & crafts develop better problem-solving skills. Let's nurture young minds together.
Join Us: https://www.deargodarewethereyet.com/events/craftforacausefundraiser
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All students must have a signed permission slip to participate.
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Parents are invited to attend, but it is not necessary.
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The event will take place on the large playground. Students are not required to complete a set number of laps, but are encouraged to give their best effort.
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Students are asked to obtain pledge donations for the event. The pledges count towards the student participating in the event, not how many laps are completed. For example, if they receive a $20 pledge from a family member, it is $20 donation towards the event NOT $20 per lap the student completes.
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Each student must have at least one $10 pledge to participate.
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The minimum pledge amount is $10.
Prizes for the top 3 student fundraisers.
Chic-fil-a lunch for the classroom that raises the most money total!