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What is the “Absorbent Mind” and How Does a Montessori Daycare Nurture It?

As a parent, you’ve probably watched your child learn something new and wondered, “How did they pick that up so quickly¡”   One day they are babbling, and the next they are speaking in complete sentences. They watch you fold laundry once, and suddenly they want to do...

Sensorial Exercises: Why Montessori Pre-K Prioritizes Learning Through the 5 Senses 

When adults think about learning, they often picture reading books, solving math problems, or writing on paper. For young children, learning begins much earlier and in a very different way. Before children can understand symbols, numbers, or letters, they first...

Practical Life Skills: Building Confidence in Preschooler

One of the most distinctive aspects of Montessori education is its emphasis on Practical Life activities. These everyday tasks such as pouring water, buttoning a shirt, sweeping a spill, are far more than simple chores. They are meaningful exercises that help children...

Norbeck Montessori’s Big K Graduation

On June 10th Norbeck Montessori recognized the great accomplishments of our Big K class as we celebrated their graduation. Our oldest students have worked hard this year with Mr. Denis and Ms. Esmeralda to finalize their Montessori learning experience and prepare for...

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Donuts for Dads

Another eventful morning here at Norbeck Montessori! It was the father’s turn to come in and be celebrated because fathers are such an important part of the children’s lives. All our students were so excited to show off their dad, grandpa, uncle, or another special...

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Spring Carnival Luau 2016

After having to postpone the Spring Carnival for a week we were able to enjoy a beautiful evening with our Norbeck families! The carnivals are a great way for our Norbeck families to get to know one another while the kiddos enjoy moon bounces, cotton candy, balloon...

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Muffins for Mom

What a wonderful morning we had here at Norbeck! Lots of mommies were able to join us for a wonderful celebration- celebrating them! The children were busy for several weeks making an adorable gift for their mom and practicing a song to sing to them. It was such a...

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We Love Our Teachers

We Love Our Teachers

As we all know, each child learns in different ways and at their own pace. Personally, I find it so incredible that using Montessori Method, we observe how each of our students learn and use that to teach them a particular concept. I know I may be a bit bias but we...

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Spring Popsicle Playdate

Spring Popsicle Playdate

Popsicle Playdate Ever wonder who your little ones new best friend is? Better yet, who that friends parents are? Well, Norbeck’s Popsicle Playdate is the perfect opportunity to find the answers to those questions. Held in both the fall and spring, this fun evening...

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Dress Like Mom or Dad Day

Dress Like Mom or Dad Day

Dress Like Mom or Dad Day!   We thought it would be really cute for the kids to come to school dressed like their mom, dad or any special person in their life. As we all know, the adults in a child’s life help shape to who they are; regardless if it is a parent,...

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MRX News

MRX News

What is MRX? Every parent wants to know what their child is doing at school. However, more often than not when you ask your child what they did today, they will most likely answer, “I played” or “nothing”. Of course, as parents, we know this is not true but we also...

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Testimonials

What Parents Say

We believe that clear communication with parents is essential to the child’s wellbeing. It is particularly important during the early preschool years when children reach and surpass many developmental milestones. Naturally, we work diligently to help each of the children to be best taken care of.  That is the reason why the parents give us  best reviews. Here are a few of them.