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Why choose Montessori?
Your child's academic and social growths are of the utmost importance to us. Children in Montessori classes learn at their own, individual pace. Learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self discipline, and a love of learning. Montessori represents a different approach in which each child is given a tailored education to meet their own particular needs. A Montessori environment emphasizes learning through all five senses, not just through listening, watching or reading. A Montessori directress is committed to creating lessons that are specifically appealing to each child, offering opportunities of enrichment or added assistance. What activities will my child be involved in?
Children have the opportunity to explore activities that interests them and satisfies the "sensitive period" that they are experiencing at that time. Children learn more with "no pressure from an adult". Will my child follow a strict schedule?
The Directress acts merely as a guide allowing children to develop naturally at their own pace. They become independent during this learning process. Is it a structured environment?
Montessori emphasizes cognitive and social development, teaching a child how to learn rather than focusing on rote learning. Will my child gain self-discipline in an open environment?
Montessori builds self-discipline. In order for it to become a lifelong skill the child's ability to remain on task must come from within, not from outside reproach. Will there be the opportunity to associate with different age groups?
Children learn by osmosis by working together, giving them the opportunity to be taught by peers as well as to take on the role of teacher. They build close relationships and self confidence. Scientific studies CONFIRM that all children in a multi-age classroom learn more effectively than in a traditionally single aged room. How will my child's social development progress?
The child is encouraged to teach, work and help others on a regular basis. In life most successful people are those who work well with others. Our classroom emphasizes "Grace & Courtesy" towards one another. Will my child be taught independent thought?
The student is encouraged to become an independent thinker and explore and expand on areas of interest. The child is not interrupted during a learning moment, but allowed enough time to finish the task at hand. A child motivated by the joy of knowledge excels far beyond the punishment / reward system. Is there "Hands-On" learning available?
Montessori uses multi-sensory materials throughout the classroom. Focusing on concrete rather than abstract learning.
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