Halifax Montessori Seminar For Parents
Role of parents in Children's Language Developement (2.30pm & 4.30pm)
Dr. Maria Montessori is an early advocate that the first six years of a child’s life is most crucial in the child’s development, especially in language acquisition. There are many ‘sensitive periods’ during this stage of the child’s life which indicates their optimal interest and receptiveness of a particular skills and knowledge. As parents, how can you identify and capture your child’s sensitive periods? What role do you play in your child’s language development?
Come and learn about the role that you, as parent, play in your child’s language development and how you can help your child flourish through a 1-hour workshop with Educationist Ms. Martha Monahan and gain some insights into your child’s world. The seminar will commence at 2.30pm and a repeat session at 4.30pm.
The Speaker of this Parent Seminar is Ms. Martha Monahan
Executive Director of Northeast Montessori Institute (NMI).
Ms. Monahan has been training Montessori teachers for 25 years both in the US and internationally. Ms. Monahan has presented workshops, lectures and seminars on a wide variety of topics to equally varied audiences all over the world. She is the past Chairman of the American Montessori National Conference.
As the Consulting Principal of Halifax Montessori Childcare, Ms. Monahan is proud and excited to present the Montessori philosophy and practices to interested parents. She warmly invites your participation.
Dyslexia, early detection & intervention (3.30pm)
Dyslexia is a specific difficulty in reading, writing, and spelling, it is not caused by a lack of intelligence or a lack of opportunity to learn. It has been estimated that 3% to 5% of Singaporeans may be dyslexic. How can you tell if your pre-schooler is showing Dyslexic symptoms or just growing phases? The difficulties caused by dyslexia can be overcome with specialist teaching and the use of compensatory strategies. How and where can you get help?
"We have invited Anaberta Oehlers who is the Preschool Manager, Centre Manager and Senior Educational Therapist for the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS). and is also currently pursuing her Masters in Education(Special Needs) to present this seminar on Dyslexia - Early detection and intervention. The objectives of DAS pre-school service is to provide early identification of children with literacy delay, provide early intervention through specialist teaching for pre-school children so as to ensure these children catch up with their learning development to cope and achieve in Primary One. This seminar will commence at 3.30pm."
Other Activities
- Tour of school’s facilities and presentation of Montessori philosophy and method
- Bring along your child/children as our teachers have planned Art & Craft Activities to entertain them
