Why Montessori?
We know parents have choices when it comes to their children’s education. We know these choices are not easy. Why do so many families choose Montessori?
Montessori education has been successfully serving children and families around the world for over a century. The basics remain - and for good reason. Our methods are consistently backed by current research in education and human development. As we move forward into the future, we believe Montessori has what it takes to prepare children.
Benefits of montessori education for your child
Choosing a Montessori environment for your child has many benefits. Known for individually paced learning and fostering independence, the Montessori Method also encourages empathy, a passion for social justice, and a joy in lifelong learning.
Given the freedom and support to question, to probe deeply, and to make connections, Montessori students become confident, enthusiastic, self-directed learners. They are able to think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly—a skill set for the 21st century.
Montessori supports social-emotional skills as well as develops creativity as a core competency
Contemporary research supports the 100-year-old Montessori Method’s effectiveness, indicating that children who learn in Montessori classrooms demonstrate stronger social-emotional skills in many areas then children in more traditional environments.
The rapid advancement of technology has made clear that the most important skill for our children to have when entering the emerging marketplace is creativity. With subject knowledge readily available at the touch of a button, children today need to know how to apply knowledge rather than accumulate it. Creative, independent problem-solving is central to the Montessori curriculum.
Our Core Beliefs
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Each child is valued as a unique individual
Montessori education recognizes that children learn in different ways, and accommodates all learning styles. Students are free to learn at their own pace, each advancing as he is ready, guided by the teacher and an individualized learning plan.
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Beginning at an early age, Montessori nurtures order, concentration, and independence
Intentional classroom design, materials, and daily routines support the student’s emerging “self-regulation” (the ability to educate one’s self, and to think about what one is learning), in toddlers through adolescents.
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Students are part of a close, caring community
The multi-age classroom—typically spanning 3 years—re-creates a family structure. Older students enjoy stature as mentors and role models; younger children feel supported and gain confidence about the challenges ahead. Teachers model respect, loving kindness, and a peaceful conflict resolution.
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Montessori students enjoy freedom within limits
Working within parameters set by their teachers and the classroom community, students are active participants in deciding what their focus of learning will be.
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Students are supported in becoming active seekers of knowledge
Teachers provide environments where students have the freedom and the tools to pursue answers to their own questions. Internal satisfaction drives the child’s curiosity and interest and results in joyous learning that is sustainable over a lifetime.
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Self-correction and self-assessment are an integral part of the Montessori classroom approach
As they mature, students learn to look critically at their work, and become adept at recognizing, correcting, and learning from their errors.
The real purpose of education is to prepare the orientation for future generations, who will progress to a new plane.
~ Dr. Maria Montessori