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Ellington Montessori
  • ABOUT US
    • Mission and Vision
    • History
    • Faculty
    • About Montessori
    • Testimonials
    • School Video
  • EMS PROGRAMS
    • Lower School
      • Toddler Program
      • Casa Program
    • Upper School
      • Lower Elementary Curriculum
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    • Summer Camp
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      • Dance
      • Music
      • Theatre
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Child Development

The Importance of Arts Education
5 Jun 2017

The Importance of Arts Education

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Arts, Child Development, Education System, EMS | 0

  Did you know that children who participate in music, theatre, art and dance are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement than those who don’t?  It’s true. In a time when many schools are cutting back on their … Read More

The Benefits of ‘Skipping’ Class
16 May 2017

The Benefits of ‘Skipping’ Class

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Child Development, Education System | 0

Who says that the best place to learn is inside a classroom? It certainly wasn’t Ms. Deborah, Ellington Montessori’s Head of School.   “There are times when – as an educator – you have to step outside of the box … Read More

Oui ou No? Learning French as a Second (or Third) Language
15 May 2017

Oui ou No? Learning French as a Second (or Third) Language

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Child Development, Education System, Language | 0

French is one of Canada’s two official languages. Learning French is also part of every province’s school curriculum – and a requirement for many public (and private) sector jobs. If that’s not enough to convince you that French is a language … Read More

A Lesson in the Clouds
1 Mar 2017

A Lesson in the Clouds

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Child Development, Education System, Physical Education | 0

“Movement, or physical activity, is thus an essential factor in intellectual growth, which depends upon the impressions received from outside. Through movement we come in contact with external reality, and it is through these contacts that we eventually acquire even … Read More

Brave Parents + Creative Educators = ?
26 Jan 2017

Brave Parents + Creative Educators = ?

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Child Development, Education System | 0

Being a parent is a tough job; a life-long commitment that is delivered without a ‘how-to’ manual and unlimited variables. Being an educator is a tough job.  It is a chosen life-long commitment that comes with many ‘how-to’ manuals and … Read More

Why Cursive Writing is Good for the Brain
25 Jan 2017

Why Cursive Writing is Good for the Brain

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Child Development, Education System | 0

Handwriting is being dropped in public schools in favour of proficiency on a keyboard.  While we agree that proper typing skills are critical, research in psychology and neuroscience tells us that it is simply too early to declare handwriting a relic of … Read More

It’s the Little Things…
19 Jan 2017

It’s the Little Things…

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Child Development | 0

When we ask a 2 year-old child carry their own backpack, are we asking too much? When we tell a 12 year-old to mop up their spill off the floor, are we acting like tyrants? In today’s world, some of … Read More

Make It Personal
17 Jan 2017

Make It Personal

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Child Development, Education System, Intelligence, Montessori | 0

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein Whether or not Einstein truly spoke these words, the … Read More

Testing is a Tricky Business
9 Dec 2016

Testing is a Tricky Business

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Intelligence | 0

As parents, we all want our children to succeed. We want our children to be the best they can be, do well in school, relationships and work. We also wonder if we are doing ‘it right’. If our child shows … Read More

No Matter the Age, Words Matter.
8 Dec 2016

No Matter the Age, Words Matter.

by Ellington Montessori | posted in: Child Development | 0

Words that you utter (or is that mutter?) matter. Words you say about another, matter. Words you use to describe one being, matter. Words you use to compliment or criticize, matter. The tone of your voice, matters. No matter the … Read More

HAPPENING THIS MONTH..

Skiing 

Thursday,  February 7, 2019

Thursday,  February 14, 2019

Thursday,  February 21, 2019

Thursday,  February 28, 2019

 

Valentine's Day, Family Day and Chinese New Year Celebrations

Thursday,  February 14, 2019

Casual Day

Donation for Bricks of Hope

Chinese New Year

February 05, 2018

Administrative Professional Day

February 15, 2019 - No School for Students

Family Day

February 18, 2019 - No School

Parent Teacher conference

Dates to be disclosed

 

TESTIMONIALS

George, Joanne, Téa and Elise Christopoulos
Both Joanne and I are writing to express our gratitude for the education, attention and love Ellington Montessori School (EMS) has given our daughters,… Read More

George, Joanne, Téa and Elise Christopoulos

Went here when I was a youngster. Looking back, the lessons I learned while at Ellington Montessori are some of the most valuable I… Read More

Chris Reel - Tampa, Florida

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