Parent - Child Class
Discuss... Nurture... Enjoy...

The Parent-Child Class at Montessori Pathways School is for parents who are interested in learning more about their child’s growth and development. We offer a weekly session for parents and their children between the ages of 16 and 36 months old.

Young children need freedom to explore the world around them. At Montessori Pathways School, we have designed a special environment that encourages this exploration. Children freely choose materials that foster growth and development.

A safe environment with nurturing adults creates a surrounding where children can show interest, initiative and have real choices for action. Nurturing gives the child attention when needed yet allows independent action when initiated. The child is preparing to become a separate individual. This can be an exciting and wonderful time if the parent understands how to help the child feel secure in love, but also allows the natural exploration of separateness. Children can explore and experience their world, comfortably because their parent is nearby. In addition, field trips are a part of the Parent-Child Program. So there’s lots of time to make new friends.

The Montessori Educator prepares the environment for both the children and adults. The parents are guided in understanding their child’s development by focusing on a weekly topic. The teacher is a resource sharing new information, modeling interactions and facilitating discussions. It’s a great way to share with other parents and gain new insights about parenting.

If you are interested in The Parent-Child sessions, we invite you to visit and tour our unique environment. Please call to make an appointment. (815) 459-6727