Mississauga Private School - Mississauga Montessori School - Serving Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville and the rest of Peel Halton region

    |   LOGIN

Northstar Montessori Private School

Call us now: 905-890-7827

    Playful Learning and Montessori Education

    by Angeline Lillard

    Although Montessori education is often considered a form of playful learning, Maria Montessori herself spoke negatively about a major component of playful learning -- pretend play, or fantasy -- for young children. In this essay, the author discusses this apparent contradiction: how and why Montessori education includes elements of playful learning while simultaneously eschewing fantasy. She concludes with a discussion of research on the outcomes of Montessori education and on pretend-play research, clarifying how Montessori education relates to playful learning... READ MORE...

    Did You Know?

    The 35,000 sq. ft. school was design-built to accommodate students from 18mos. to grade 8.

    What Other People Said...

    "Northstar Montessori is more than a school, it is a family. Our children have been with Northstar for nine years and not only are they being taught a higher level of education, but they are learning in a nourishing environment filled with love and care. The staff is very friendly, approachable, and co-operative with parents to better fulfill the needs of each child. We are truly pleased with the quality of our children's education, but even more so with how happy they are at school and with the wonderful individuals they are becoming because of it." - N. De Jesus

     

    Below are Some of Our Many Google Reviews...

    About Us

    Celebrating our 27th Anniversary!

    We, at Northstar Montessori, take very seriously our responsibility to guide your child through a world of discovery on the path to constructing a secure, balanced personality with an active, competent mind. The happy balance of freedom to explore and work within a prepared, orderly environment, filled with specially designed mind-engaging sensorial materials and activities, is the hallmark of the Montessori learning environment. The art of the directress is to respect the freedom of each child to forge his own unique path of learning and growth energized by his natural curiosity; but vigilant to inspire and encourage each child to take in hand a rich enough wealth of activities and experiences to ensure successful development. At Northstar Montessori, our directresses are dedicated to guiding your child in the right direction!

    Northstar Montessori Private School Inc.

    4900 Tomken Road
    Mississauga, Ontario
    CANADA L4W 1J8

    Tel: 905-890-7827
    Fax: 905-890-6771

    ACCREDITED MEMBER OF

    Scan for Mobiles


    Scan QR Code for mobiles
    (Above goes to homepage.)

     

    Scan QR Code to Northstar Aquatics
    (Above goes to Northstar
    Aquatics Program.)

    Copyright © 2024 Northstar Montessori Private School Inc. All Rights Reserved. Web Design and Development, by Denn Computek Solutions