Parent Education

Parent education on the Montessori philosophy, freely available to all in the community, is a cornerstone of the mission at Bergamo Academy.

Obviously, it's a way to attract propespective parents, as well as spreading the message by word of mouth. But more importantly, it's a way for Bergamo Academy to teach the parents of its enrolled students about Montessori and how to have a Montessori home. In this way, work done by the children at Bergamo Academy is complemented by work done at home. Parents who may not be in a position to send their children to Bergamo Academy at this time are encouraged to attend so that they may have a home environment in keeping with the Montessori pholosophy.

The weekly Open Houses (ccall to find out when the next one is) serve as a good "Montessori 101".

Schedule for 2011/2012

The events below are open to the public. Enrolled parents should check online or printed calendars for additional private parent education and demonstration events.

Oct. 20, 2011 (Thursday) 5:15pm Day in the Life of My Child See what the students do each do in the Montessori environment.

Nov. 17, 2011 (Thursday) 3:30pm Montessori In the Home Open house format where you can ask questions and discuss how to implement Montessori in your home.

Jan. 19, 2012 (Thursday) 5:15pm Math Through the Ages Learn the process that they children learn math from the Infant Community through Elementary

Mar. 15, 2012 (Thursday) 3:30pm Freedom and Responsibility Open house format where you can ask questions and discuss self-control, freedom within limits, natural consequences and learning responsibility

Apr. 19, 2012 (Thursday) 3:30pm The Elementary Child Amy, the elementary guide (teacher) will discuss the Elementary child and who this "new" child is.

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