How the Young Child Masters Executive Function

How the Young Child Masters Executive Function

The staff who were able to attend the American Montessori Society Annual Conference in Philadelphia this past weekend are returning to school with a wealth of resources about teaching and learning. One term that was popular in workshops and keynotes was “executive function.” The latest research in neuroscience is giving educators a lot of insight into how the brain learns. A metaphor for executive function is the “air-traffic...

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Infant Program Enrolling for June 2015

Infant Program Enrolling for June 2015

Winfield Children’s House is proud of the success of our newest program, the Bambini classroom for children ages 6 months to 16 months. Limited space is available now and we are enrolling families to start the program in June when older children transition into the Toddler House programs. Please call to learn more about our specific infant program options and to arrange for a personal tour of the classroom and our school. You can reach us...

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Toddler to Children’s House Transition

Toddler to Children’s House Transition

Transitioning from the Toddler House to the Children’s House by Rita Children grow and develop so quickly, and it is a remarkable and wonderful time of change as your child begins to look and act less toddler-like and more like a preschooler. At Winfield, the transition from the Toddler House to the Children’s House may seem daunting to both you and your child. You may have questions about how many familiar faces your child will see...

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Enrolling Now for Fall 2015

Enrolling Now for Fall 2015

Enrollment is open now for families on our waiting list and for new prospective families. We are in the process of updating our registration documents on our website. For the latest forms and to set up a tour date to see our programs firsthand, please call our office at 207-797-8101.    

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Arts Festival!

Arts Festival!

Each June, Winfield Children’s House transforms the playgrounds for Arts Festival. This year, we welcomed children and their family members to dance, paint, drum, make clay pots and more on the morning of Friday, June 6. The playground was full of art making stations as well as a snack area and face painting table staffed by wonderful parent volunteers. This event could not happen without the good will of area artist, who donate their...

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