Patience Montessori School

Montessori school thinks baby sign language increases IQ

patience — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:48:18 +0000

Research shows that sign language taught to toddlers can improve later IQ scores by an average of 12 points. More than that, sign language allows infants to communicate before they are able to vocalize. Infants are able to communicate their needs and gain a feeling of control over their environment.

Early learning of languages is shown to enhance intellectual growth. It provides children with more flexibility in thinking, a better ear for listening and a larger vocabulary, while improving a child\’s understanding of his/her native language. Further, languages open the door to other cultures.

Patience Montessori featured on TV again

patience — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:37:55 +0000

Patience Montessori featured on TV again describing our sign language programming.

Upcoming Lecture Announcement

patience — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:40:13 +0000

Patience Montessori School and the University of Colorado Psychology and Neuroscience Department are pleased to present

Good At Doing Things

A lecture by Neuropsychologist, Dr. Steven Hughes

This lecture is a must-attend, highly visual, rapid paced, and entertaining lecture for anyone interested in a child’s education. Given around the world, Dr. Hughes answers the question, “How can we build better brains?”

Learn how to foster the development of advanced cognitive functions and discover the foundation for better development of academic, social, and executive functions critical for advance problem solving and lifetime success.

When: Thursday, October 8th, 7-9pm
Where: CU Campus, Hellems 201 (campus map)
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

For more information: Read the lecture announcement, contact Patience Montessori School at 303-449-5214, or email jillgittenaloia@yahoo.com. You may also watch a screencast here.

Prepayment: Please send a check for prepayment and provide your address, name, and email (if you would like confirmation of receipt)

Patience Montessori’s Sign Language Class Featured on 9News

patience — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:04:33 +0000

Patience Montessori is proud to announce that our school was featured on 9News. This video is a credit to the curriculum at the new school, and to Patience’s commitment to enriching students’ growth and development.

The 9News feature cites research that sign language taught to toddlers can improve later IQ scores by an average 12 points. Also, the video features the voice of infant room lead teacher Marisa Buchsbaum translating sign language into spoken words in real time. This shows that Patience Montessori goes the extra mile in hiring truly exceptional staff, who can reinforce sign language on an ongoing basis, in addition to bringing in a dedicated sign language teacher twice week.

Also, check out the slideshow of pictures of students, staff and parents at the school, engaged in a sign language activities.