Montessori De Sagrada Familia, Inc. (MDSF) continues to strengthen the partnership between home and school through Parent Learning Sessions 1 and 2, featuring “Joyful Parenting: Connecting With Our Children Through Their 100 Languages.”
Facilitated by Mrs. Maria Cristina Silamor, Director for Academic and Student Affairs, the sessions encouraged parents to look beyond words and discover the many ways children communicate, express their feelings, share ideas, and understand the world around them.
One of the highlights was the interactive Language Stations, where parents personally experienced the different languages of learning and expression. These included the Languages of Blocks, Storytelling, Sounds, Fuzzy Wire, Light, Clay, Drawing, and Loose Parts. Through these hands-on activities, parents explored how simple materials and creative experiences can become meaningful tools for children’s self-expression and discovery.
More than simply participating in activities, parents were given the opportunity to see the world from their children’s perspectives. Each station offered a glimpse of how children learn through exploration, imagination, experimentation, and play.
The sessions also emphasized that every child has a unique way of expressing themselves. By recognizing these different languages, parents can become more intentional in listening, observing, and providing opportunities for their children to explore their interests and abilities.
Attended by Grade 1 parents on September 11 and Grade 2 parents on September 18, the learning sessions served as a reminder that joyful parenting goes beyond providing guidance. It means creating spaces where children feel heard, understood, valued, and free to express who they are.
Ultimately, connecting with children through their 100 languages begins with one simple yet meaningful act: taking the time to listen, discover, and grow with them.