BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kankakee Direct//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-qvqbc6ah@kankakeedirect.com DTSTAMP:20261102T020203Z DTSTART:20261118T231500Z DTEND:20261119T001500Z SUMMARY:Montessori Makers: Parent + Child Preschool Readiness LOCATION:Little Me Studio\, 447 S Main St\, Bourbonnais\, Illinois 60914-19 18 DESCRIPTION:Semester Pay In Full - $37.50\nDrop In - $12.50\n\nClass Experi ence\n\nParent + Child Preschool Readiness\n\nThe years b efore preschool are some of the most important in a child’s development. During this time\, children are building the confidence\, independenc e\, concentration\, and practical skills that become the foundation f or future learning.\n\nMontessori Makers is a Montessori- inspired parent + child program designed to gently prepare children for th e preschool experience through purposeful play\, hands-on exploration\, an d meaningful real-world activities.\n\nEach class takes place in a thought fully prepared environment where children are free to choose from a variet y of carefully designed Invitations to Explore. Rather th an following teacher-directed crafts or structured lessons\, children enga ge in self-directed experiences that encourage curiosity\, creativity\, an d independent discovery while playing alongside their caregiver and ot her children.\n\nThis shared environment gives children natural oppor tunities to observe\, interact\, communicate\, take turns\, share spac e\, and build early friendships - all while learning at their own pac e.\n\nOur instructor offers gentle guidance that encourages confidence\, p roblem-solving\, and meaningful engagement while supporting positive i nteractions between children.\n\nWhat Children Are Building\nThroughout each class\, children naturally develop the foundation al skills that support future classroom success:\n\nIndependen ce\nMaking choices\, completing activities\, and learning to care for materials.\n\nPractical Life Skills\nP ouring\, scooping\, transferring\, sorting\, cleaning\, and other purposef ul tasks that build coordination and self-confidence.\n\nConce ntration & Focus\nEngaging deeply with meaningful activities at their own pace while learning to work alongside others.\n\nFine Motor Development\nStrengthening the small muscles and coordination needed for writing\, dressing\, and everyday self-care.\n\n< em>Language Development\nBuilding vocabulary and com munication skills through conversation\, descriptive language\, and meanin gful interactions with adults and peers.\n\nSocial & Emotional Growth\nPlaying alongside other children\, sharing space an d materials\, practicing patience\, observing others\, building friendship s\, and learning respectful ways to interact within a small community.\n\n Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking\nExperimenti ng with open-ended materials\, trying different approaches\, and developin g confidence in figuring things out independently.\n\nLearning Through the Process\nRather than focusing on creating a fin ished project\, Montessori Makers values the learning that happens through the process of exploration and the connections children make along th e way.\n\nEvery Invitation to Explore has been intentionally designed to give children opportunities to choose\, practice\, discover\, repeat\, and master while developing the skills they need for future success in th e classroom—and in everyday life.\n\nPart of the Little Me P lay to Learn Pathway\nMontessori Makers serves as a natural bridge between Mini Makers\, where babies first experienc e sensory exploration and connection\, and our Preschool Transitio n Program\, where children begin participating in class independe ntly.\n\nTogether\, these programs create a thoughtful pathway that suppor ts each child's growing confidence\, independence\, social awarene ss\, and readiness for our Montessori Preschool and beyond!\n\nNo tes\nEnroll in one class or sign up for the entire session and SAVE!!\n\nP lease dress for messy art play :)\n\nhttps://kankakeedirect.com/e/montesso ri-makers-parent-kgdEcR URL:https://kankakeedirect.com/e/montessori-makers-parent-kgdEcR END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR