Are you looking for an engaging childcare experience this summer? North American Montessori is the perfect choice for you! Our summer childcare program uses the teachings of Maria Montessori, who recognized children’s natural curiosity and desire to learn. Through Montessori summer activities, our educators teach students ideas that nurture their natural curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
We customize our activities for each child based on their needs and interests, helping them connect their everyday experiences with learning. Children will develop foundational skills like problem-solving and communication while exploring their world through hands-on learning.
North American Montessori provides a nurturing environment and a comprehensive educational experience for your child this summer. Contact us today to learn more about North American Montessori’s summer childcare program.
Montessori Summer Activities for Outdoor Exploration
North American Montessori encourages children to explore the outdoors! Our teachers lead nature walks and scavenger hunts where children learn about their environment while engaging in meaningful activities. Through this, children develop problem-solving skills, practice observational techniques, and better appreciate the world around them.
Our teachers also provide opportunities for children to observe and collect natural items such as leaves, rocks, feathers, or flowers. For instance, teachers may ask the students to identify what object they are looking at or smell the flower they are holding. These activities employ their senses and allow children to understand their world better and develop a greater appreciation for their environment.
Gardening and Planting Activities
At North American Montessori, we believe gardening is essential to children’s development. Our teachers provide opportunities for children to learn about plants, observe their growth, and practice gardening skills.
Gardening also helps children understand how different elements interact with one another. We provide opportunities for children to investigate how water, soil, and sun interact to help plants grow. Through these activities, children can learn about the importance of caring for nature and how their actions can impact the environment.
If you’re looking to set up a garden at home, make sure to involve your child. Allow them to choose plants they grow and help tend to the garden by digging holes or watering it. Teach them how to care for the garden and ensure they understand the importance of regular watering, weeding, and harvesting. Consider adding elements like herbs or flowers that will invoke different senses.
Water Play and Sensory Exploration
Exploring with water can be a great way to engage children in sensory exploration and to learn basic science principles. At North American Montessori, children can learn about water by pouring, splashing, and playing with floating objects. Water play helps children develop their sense of touch as they feel the temperature of the water or the texture of bubbles.
Montessori-Inspired Summer Activities for Indoor Learning
Practical life activities are an essential part of the Montessori approach to education. Our teachers lead activities like sorting and organizing items by color or size, folding clothes, or setting tables. Through these activities, children can learn essential skills that will help them in their everyday lives.
Arts and Crafts
Creativity and self-expression are essential components of Montessori education. Our teachers provide opportunities for children to explore their creativity through arts and crafts activities. Montessori summer activities encourage students to create collages, design cards, or make origami sculptures. Children can practice self-expression through these activities while exploring different materials and techniques.
We also offer activities such as art projects that involve natural materials such as leaves, rocks, and shells. Our teachers encourage children to explore and use these materials in their art projects. For instance, students can create a picture or mobile using leaves and stones from outdoor explorations.
Cooking and Baking
At North American Montessori, we recognize the value of involving children in food preparation. Our teachers provide opportunities for children to participate in simple cooking activities. Children can learn about nutrition through these activities while gaining important skills such as measuring ingredients or reading recipes.
We also offer a variety of fun and easy summer recipes. Children of different ages can practice their culinary skills ranging in difficulty. Our younger students can do simple cooking activities like mixing and stirring ingredients. Older students can participate in more complex tasks, such as adding ingredients to a bowl to make a simple dish.
Summer Activities for Social Development Inspired by Montessori
At North American Montessori, we understand the importance of social development. Our teachers lead group games or team-building exercises, encouraging children to collaborate and practice problem-solving skills.
Montessori summer activities help children understand the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Children can practice communication and social skills such as patience, listening, and sharing through these activities. They also learn to respect each other’s ideas while working towards a common goal.
We also offer outdoor group activities such as scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, or water balloon games. Montessori summer activities provide a fun and engaging way for children to practice social skills while spending time outdoors.
Community Service and Acts of Kindness
At North American Montessori, we believe fostering empathy and compassion is essential for our children. Our teachers provide opportunities for children to participate in acts of kindness through community service projects. For instance, children can learn about environmental sustainability by helping with local gardening projects or creating crafts to give away as gifts. Through these activities, children can practice kindness while developing a sense of responsibility towards their community.
Enriching Summer Activities for Holistic Child Development at North American Montessori
At North American Montessori, we believe in providing an environment that fosters independence and creativity. Our summer childcare program fosters holistic child development. Montessori summer activities allow students to learn practical life skills by participating in fun collaborative activities, games, and community service projects.
At North American Montessori, we help children get the most out of their summer by providing meaningful and enriching activities. Let us help your child develop essential life skills while having a blast!
For more information about our summer childcare program, please reach out today.
