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Montessori education is designed to help your child reach her full potential, providing an environment carefully tailored to her developmental needs. With adults who are specially trained to observe and respond to her needs in the moment, Montessori ensures that each child receives the guidance and resources necessary for growth and learning.
In Montessori schools, infants, toddlers, and young children are taught that their independence is cherished. We encourage free movement, offer choices within thoughtfully established boundaries, and ensure that every child’s voice is heard.
As children grow, they begin to develop time management skills and are introduced to practical life tasks, such as cleaning and food preparation, that extend beyond the classroom. This strong focus on independence provides children with a profound sense of empowerment, helping them develop confidence and self-reliance.
Montessori teachers are trained to understand each child’s developmental stage, creating environments that support their unique growth. Learning isn’t always linear, so we provide the right challenges and support at the right time. Students also have the freedom to explore subjects that interest them, fostering a deep, personal love for learning.
In a Montessori classroom, assessment means “sitting beside” a child, observing and guiding their learning in real-time. Teachers use the three-period lesson to assess understanding while taking notes to identify areas for support or challenge. Daily formative assessments allow us to adjust teaching on the spot, ensuring each child gets the precise guidance they need to thrive.
Our students are global citizens. World geography is taught beginning at a young age and children learn about traditions from a wide range of cultures. We take the time to teach skills like conflict resolution, and are able to help children work through social dynamics as they arise. We believe that peace and kindness are the base of any quality education, and a foundation that is necessary for the progress of humanity.
In addition to the plants and animals that children help care for, our classrooms often have a museum-like quality to them. Depending on what the children are studying, one could find a variety of interesting specimens.
Dissected owl pellets, ancient fossils, and sparkling geodes are just a few of the countless possibilities. Natural studies such as botany and zoology begin at the primary level. We also believe it is critical to bring our students out into nature whenever possible, giving them an opportunity to learn and enjoy it firsthand.
Upon stepping into a Montessori classroom, one immediately sees the difference in our environments. We value natural materials and prefer natural lighting. Living things (both plants and animals) are present, as are low shelves that allow children to easily access their work.
There are areas for children to work in a group or alone, and on the floor or in a chair. Materials are of high quality, inspiring the children who use them to make their work beautiful.
