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Inspire Montessori Markham High-Contrast Flashcards for Infant Development

May 14, 2025

Stimulate your baby’s developing vision with our free Montessori-inspired high-contrast flashcards. Designed by Inspire Montessori, a trusted Markham Montessori daycare, these printable cards are perfect for newborns and support early sensory and cognitive growth.

How Our Markham Daycare Protects Children from Microplastics in Drinking Water – Inspire Montessori

May 4, 2025

Microplastics in water are an emerging concern for families. At Inspire Montessori Markham, we proactive steps to protect children’s health by using filtered water systems for all daily drinking needs. Learn how we go beyond the basics to provide a safer environment for your child.

Affordable Montessori Daycare Markham: What You Need to Know About CWELCC

Apr 30, 2025

Inspire Montessori is a licensed Markham daycare that offers both CWELCC and non-CWELCC options. Learn how our flexible programs, priority access, and nurturing environment can support your child’s early learning journey.

First Day of Montessori: How to Help Your Child Adjust Smoothly

Feb 19, 2025

Wondering how to help your child adjust on their first day of school? At Inspire Montessori Markham, we support a smooth transition with personalized updates, a parent app, and expert guidance. Learn how to make the first day a success!

How to start a Daycare in Ontario by Inspire Montessori

Jan 5, 2025

Starting a daycare is a rewarding way to support families and nurture young minds. This guide by Inspire Montessori walks you through every step, from understanding licensing requirements to designing a curriculum that fosters growth and creativity. Whether you’re planning a home-based daycare or a licensed childcare center, you’ll find the tools and tips you need to succeed.

Montessori vs. Play-Based Programs: Why Montessori Offers Unique Advantages for Early Childhood Education

Feb 19, 2023

Montessori offers unique advantages over a play-based program, including individualized learning, a focus on practical life skills, order and structure, the development of executive functioning skills, and long-term benefits that can help children succeed in school and in life. Research shows that Montessori programs have better academic outcomes, higher self-esteem, and greater social-emotional development than play-based programs, making it a better option for parents seeking a more comprehensive education for their children.

Discovering the Magic of Montessori: An Introduction

Feb 3, 2023

Discover the unique and innovative approach to education that is Montessori. Based on the belief that children have an innate drive to learn, Montessori empowers children to reach their full potential through hands-on, practical experiences, multi-age classrooms, and the development of a lifelong love of learning. Learn more about this transformative method.

NEW: Montessori Story Time Program

May 25, 2020

Free Montessori Story Time Program in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

100 Activities for Montessori Casa Students

Apr 24, 2020

How do you keep kids entertained while schools are closed? Are workbooks and worksheets your only options when it comes to keeping up with your children’s academic progress? Montessori is all about following the child, keeping them engaged, and relating learning to practical life. Here are 100 Montessori activities you can easily do at home for early childhood students, all approved by the American Montessori Society!

Mini Inspire – Free Tynker STEM Coding course for Pre-Readers

Mar 30, 2020

We are very excited to announce our partnership with Tynker to provide a free coding course (Mini Inspire) for children age 4-6 during COVID-19 closures. Research has shown that early engagement in STEM activities helps kids develop positive attitudes towards science, build up their STEM vocabularies, and problem-solve more effectively.