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SUMMARY:Montessori Makers: Parent + Child Preschool Readiness
LOCATION:Little Me Studio\, 447 S Main St\, Bourbonnais\, Illinois 60914-19
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DESCRIPTION:Semester Pay In Full - $50.00\nDrop In - $14.50\n\nClass Experi
 ence\n\nParent + Child Preschool Readiness\n\nThe years before preschool a
 re some of the most important in a child’s development. During this time
 \, children are building the confidence\, independence\, concentration\, a
 nd practical skills that become the foundation for future learning.\n\nMon
 tessori Makers is a Montessori-inspired parent + child program designed to
  gently prepare children for the preschool experience through purposeful p
 lay\, hands-on exploration\, and meaningful real-world activities.\n\nEach
  class takes place in a thoughtfully prepared environment where children a
 re free to choose from a variety of carefully designed Invitations to Expl
 ore. Rather than following teacher-directed crafts or structured lessons\,
  children engage in self-directed experiences that encourage curiosity\, c
 reativity\, and independent discovery while playing alongside their caregi
 ver and other children.\n\nThis shared environment gives children natural 
 opportunities to observe\, interact\, communicate\, take turns\, share spa
 ce\, and build early friendships - all while learning at their own pace.\n
 \nOur instructor offers gentle guidance that encourages confidence\, probl
 em-solving\, and meaningful engagement while supporting positive interacti
 ons between children.\n\nWhat Children Are Building\nThroughout each class
 \, children naturally develop the foundational skills that support future 
 classroom success:\n\nIndependence\nMaking choices\, completing activities
 \, and learning to care for materials.\n\nPractical Life Skills\nPouring\,
  scooping\, transferring\, sorting\, cleaning\, and other purposeful tasks
  that build coordination and self-confidence.\n\nConcentration & Focus\nEn
 gaging deeply with meaningful activities at their own pace while learning 
 to work alongside others.\n\nFine Motor Development\nStrengthening the sma
 ll muscles and coordination needed for writing\, dressing\, and everyday s
 elf-care.\n\nLanguage Development\nBuilding vocabulary and communication s
 kills through conversation\, descriptive language\, and meaningful interac
 tions with adults and peers.\n\nSocial & Emotional Growth\nPlaying alongsi
 de other children\, sharing space and materials\, practicing patience\, ob
 serving others\, building friendships\, and learning respectful ways to in
 teract within a small community.\n\nProblem-Solving & Critical Thinking\nE
 xperimenting with open-ended materials\, trying different approaches\, and
  developing confidence in figuring things out independently.\n\nLearning T
 hrough the Process\nRather than focusing on creating a finished project\, 
 Montessori Makers values the learning that happens through the process of 
 exploration and the connections children make along the way.\n\nEvery Invi
 tation to Explore has been intentionally designed to give children opportu
 nities to choose\, practice\, discover\, repeat\, and master while develop
 ing the skills they need for future success in the classroom—and in ever
 yday life.\n\nPart of the Little Me Play to Learn Pathway\nMontessori Make
 rs serves as a natural bridge between Mini Makers\, where babies first exp
 erience sensory exploration and connection\, and our Preschool Transition 
 Program\, where children begin participating in class independently.\n\nTo
 gether\, these programs create a thoughtful pathway that supports each chi
 ld's growing confidence\, independence\, social awareness\, and readiness 
 for our Montessori Preschool and beyond!\n\nNotes\nEnroll in one class or 
 sign up for the entire session and SAVE!!\n\nPlease dress for messy art pl
 ay :)\n\nhttps://kankakeedirect.com/e/montessori-makers-parent-oIrI7F
URL:https://kankakeedirect.com/e/montessori-makers-parent-oIrI7F
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