Here’s a look inside the spring edition of the Bergamo elementary student-run newspaper – of special note is a visit with Governor Gavin Newsom (and I’m a little partial to the art in this edition…).
What Your Child Will Really Get Out of Montessori
Is it really worth it? I mean, why should you spend the time, effort, and money to find an authentic Montessori program for your child? Wouldn’t it be easier to just find… Read More
Bergamo Guide to Speak at AMI Montessori Conference
“So many countries around the world are embracing Montessori education as we see the positive outcomes of children who are allowed to be independent, to make mistakes, and who are nurtured to be the best selves they can be. The scientific evidence is also building that supports the work we have been doing for 100+ years.”
Is Montessori Just for Preschool?
What do the older five and six-year-old children get out of staying in Montessori? Although not as intuitively obvious, the benefits of keeping your child in Montessori for “Kindergarten” are even more compelling – and will have profound effects on your child’s social, emotional, and academic development.
Montessori Basics: What is the Montessori work period?
You may already know a bit about the Montessori work period, also known as the work cycle. What exactly is it, and why is it so important?
Attention Parents: Do These 6 Things for a Successful Transition to Montessori Elementary
If you do these six things when your child moves up to Elementary, you will help your child’s transition to this new and exciting period of her life.
7 Traits of an Authentic Montessori School: A Commonsense Guide to Choosing the Right Montessori School for Your Child
Knowledge is power. Once you understand the seven traits of a true, authentic Montessori education, be proactive and ask direct questions when researching schools for your child. Be wary of schools that won’t answer these questions directly.
Infant Program coming to Bergamo’s Pocket Campus!
It is with great excitement that we announce the opening of a new Infant classroom at Bergamo Montessori School on Pocket Road in September!
New Montessori School to Open in El Dorado Hills / Folsom Area!
Our school opened in 1975 with one preschool/kindergarten classroom of 17 children in rented space at a local church. Over the past 42 years we have grown, slowly, to 3 different campuses… Read More
What is Inclusive Education and why is it important for me?
The Montessori Institute of San Diego offered the first ever AMI Inclusive Education Course over the last two summers. Our Upper Elementary Guide in Sacramento, Aimee Meyer, is part of the first… Read More