Montessori Academy Chicago

Toilet Learning the Montessori Academy of Chicago Way
2017-01-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Toilet learning is a natural process and should be done at a pace to promote comfort and independence in the child. Encouraging children to become aware of their bodily functions during the sensitive period of development for toileting allows for less distress when the child is older and more physically able to control their toileting abilities. The Montessori approach to toilet learning is to begin at birth and continue throughout the first three years of life. Come and learn more about the Academy’s approach to this important developmental stage. This event will be hosted by our Lower School teachers and will include take away material that will assist you in becoming a toilet learning expert.

Moving on Up! Primary Open House for Pre-Primary Transition to Primary.
2016-12-07 17:30 - 19:00
Come and listen to our wonderful Guides introduce you to the Primary Program. The Primary classroom is intended for children aged 3-6 years old. It’s carefully designed to continue the Academy’s philosophy of “learning by doing.” In this mixed aged environment, children spend three years building a classroom community. It is here they construct a solid foundation for their academic and social development and growth. The Primary program exists in a uniquely prepared environment structured and constructed to meet a child’s individual needs. Come join us as our teachers introduce and explain the five areas of the Primary Program: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural activities. This presentation will give a thorough overview of our program, transition process and discuss the importance of the Montessori Kindergarten year. Our teachers will be available to answer your questions regarding transition process the next stage of your child’s developmental journey.

Eat your Broccoli! Trouble Shoot Picky Eating: Presented by NSPT and Academy Faculty.
2016-11-15 17:30 - 19:00
Are mealtimes a battle at home? MAC academic faculty in collaboration with NSPT clinicians will share knowledge and strategies to help identify and address picky eating habits. Not only will you learn about developmental feeding milestones, but you will also obtain tips to support healthy eating habits for your little ones. Whether it’s sensorial experiences, environmental factors, or language usage, you will learn strategies to help promote success at mealtimes. This will be an interactive presentation with hands-on experiences and real life scenarios. It is our goal to educate you on this common matter to help establish a peaceful experience around your kitchen table!

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2016-11-11 08:00 - 17:00

Sleep Tips from the Expert: Linda Szmulewitz
2016-11-01 17:30 - 19:00
Linda Szmulewitz is a licensed clinical social worker, a certified Gentle Sleep Coach and the owner of Sleep Tight Consultants. She works with families in Chicago and throughout the world to help them resolve their children’s sleep troubles. Linda uses an individualized approach with each family so that parents will have the tools to teach their children the life long skill of sleeping as well as how to keep good sleeping habits in place. Through an understanding of consistency and behavior modification, parents are empowered to create changes that improve the functioning of their entire family.

Nursery Developmental Milestones: Presented by NSPT and Academy Faculty
2016-10-25 17:30 - 19:00
All children develop and explore the world in their own, unique manner. As parents, you foster, support, and delight in this growth every step of the way. Though each child is different, there are overall trends, known as milestones, which help guide our understanding of child development. Come join MAC staff and North Shore Pediatric Therapy clinicians in exploring the skills and behaviors typically demonstrated from ages 0-3. Discussion will include language, speech, social, motor and self-help milestones. Along with learning what to look for, you will also acquire tips and activities to facilitate and nurture growth in these areas.
