Research shows that children will perform better in school when their parents are actively involved in their education. Children who are supported in their education will also tend to find more enjoyment and value in learning and working alongside their peers.

So, what are the best ways for parents to get involved and boost their child’s education?

5 easy tips for Paramount Montessori parents to engage with and encourage their children’s education are:

• Read Together. Reading every day will help children to increase their vocabulary and understanding of how written language works. Reading educational and helpful for language development, it also encourages children to use their imagination and problem-solving skills. Be active readers and ask questions and discuss the stories together!
• Play Board Games. These games are usually kid-friendly and fun, but they’re also great tools for teaching how to count, read, strategize, and work in a team. There are also some studies that suggest playing board games or with puzzles will help develop a child’s spatial reasoning ability.
• Experience Nature. Making time to play outside is integral to a child’s development and education. There’s a great, big world out there to explore and plenty to learn! It’s also beneficial for children to participate in daily exercise, so get outside and play together!
• Talk Openly. The adage, “children should be seen and not heard” is terribly outdated. In fact, studies have shown that children develop the framework for language long before they speak, so start talking to them early! Once they can talk back, encourage them to express their ideas and engage them in conversation.
• Teach in Mundane Moments. For us adults, the daily routine is second-nature and we understand how things work. However, children are experiencing all of this for the first time and they have lots of questions.

At Paramount Montessori in Morrisville, we focus on providing enriching learning experiences to your children and we firmly believe that parent involvement makes the difference in a child’s receptiveness to learning. To schedule a tour and find out more about our Montessori programs, contact us today!