Guidepost Montessori at Westlake

It's okay for kids to be bored — in other words, you don't need to be constantly entertaining your kids! Montessori actually *emphasized* the importance of independent play, as it enhances development.

Want your child to play independently? See the comments below for a link to our guide:

Wondering what makes a Montessori teacher so unique? We've written a whole newsletter about it.

Check the link in the comments below 👇

Want to know how to TRULY build your child's self-esteem, starting at any age?

We've written a whole guide on this, which you can get for free in the comments below 👇

Montessori is the elementary education we wish we had. Want to learn more about what it looks like? See our guide below 👇

Want to start Montessori at home, but feel overwhelmed? We've got you.

Actually, you don't have to punish your kids. Positive discipline is the better way.

See you all tomorrow! Drive safe ❤️

We've made you a guide on positive discipline (what it is, and how to get started) — see the link in the comments.

Have you tried positive discipline? Share your experience below👇

Due to the extreme weather conditions forecasted for this Tuesday, we are notifying families that Guidepost Montessori at Westlake will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st.
 
At this time, we have not yet made a decision regarding a delayed start or closure on Wednesday, January 22nd. We will continue monitoring the weather and provide an update by Tuesday evening before 6:00 PM should a delayed start or closure be necessary to allow families ample time to prepare. We will be sharing this announcement via email and on our socials to ensure our families are properly informed.
 
Thank you for your understanding, and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Stay warm, safe, and take care of one another during this extreme weather event. 
 
Warm regards,
Campus Leadership

We've created a guide on all the life skills that kids can learn from doing chores!

Check it out here: https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/chores-prepare-kids-for-life

Want to give your child more independence, but finding it difficult to let go? We've got a guide for you.

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/overprotected-kids-become-anxious

For our full guide on separation anxiety at school drop-off, see our newsletter (link below!)

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/no-more-drop-off-meltdowns

Want our guide on being a peaceful parent?

Check out our guide:
https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/actually-parenting-can-be-peaceful

We've created a guide with ten activities you can do at home to help your child build their creative thinking:

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/how-to-raise-extraordinarily-creative

School should make children LOVE math. To show you how, we've created a guide to the Montessori math curriculum:

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/kids-shouldnt-hate-math

Want to learn how to start reading prep in infancy? We've got a guide for you:

https://theparentingguide.substack.com/p/reading-prep-starts-at-birth

🎉 Big congratulations to Ms. Kayla on her graduation today! 🎓 She has officially completed her PMI coursework and earned her Montessori Certification! We are so proud to have her leading the way in Children’s House. Please stop by and congratulate her on all her hard work and dedication to our students. 💫👏

Today, we say farewell to our wonderful Lead Guide, Ms. Amber. She’s moving back home to be closer to family, and while we will miss her terribly, we are so excited for this new chapter in her life. Ms. Amber, thank you for everything—you’ve made such a difference in our community. Please stop by to share your goodbyes and best wishes! 💛

We are teaming up with Guidepost Montessori at Bee Cave to host our 2024 Fall Festival!🍂🍁🎃🎨🎉🍬🥳

Enjoy face painting, a bounce house, petting zoo, games, lunch, and more! Bring your family and join our community for a day of festive fun and memorable moments!

📅When: Saturday, October 26th from 11AM-1PM
📍Where: Guidepost Montessori at Bee Cave located at 14058 Bee Cave Pkwy Building C, Austin, TX 78738
RSVP Link: https://tinyurl.com/3j2e9pkk

Freedom of movement is a powerful tool in nurturing independence from the very start. At Guidepost , we believe that even our littlest ones, like Sonny, thrive when given the space to explore and express themselves. 🧸✨

‘Movement with independence is the path to happiness.’ - Maria Montessori

Watching Sonny enjoy our indoor gym reminds us how essential it is to provide an environment that encourages growth through exploration and play. 🌱

Thank you to all the amazing families who joined us for our “Dad Rocks” event this past Friday! We had a fantastic time creating crafts and building memories together.

“Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.” – Maria Montessori

Connecting families with their children through crafts is such a wonderful way to strengthen those bonds. We can’t wait to see you all at our next event!



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For Spring 🌷🪻🌹 and Earth Day🌎🌱 , the children added some color to our playground! Planting flowers and vegetables! Draw your child’s attention to the living organisms around them (both plants and living creatures) at home. Provide your children with the exact language sunshine ☀️, water 💧, washing leaves , dusting leaves, etc.

Creative Masterpiece in Progress

Ring Around the Rosie! 🌹🎶