FAQ

WHAT IS MONTESSORI EDUCATION?

We believe that children are naturally curious and possess an innate desire to learn and explore their environment. It emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and the holistic development of a child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities.

• Prepared Environment: Montessori classrooms are carefully designed to provide a child-centered learning environment.

• Self-Directed Learning: Promotes self-directed learning, allowing children to choose their activities from the materials available.

• Hands-On Learning: Emphasizes hands-on learning experiences.

• Mixed-Age Classrooms: Montessori classrooms typically include a mixed-age group of students.

• Respect for Individual Development: Recognizes that each child has unique interests, abilities, and learning styles. .

• Focus on Whole Child Development: Aims to nurture the whole child, including their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.

WHAT MAKES MONTESSORI EDUCATION DIFFERENT?

In a general education classroom

Students are typically sitting in desks with chairs following a teacher's direct instruction using a district provided curriculum with one grade level. The teacher facilitates most of the learning and controls the pace.

In a Montessori classroom

Students determine their pace and teachers are facilitators and guides of learning. There is more freedom of movement and choice in the works to be completed. Students take ownership of their learning and the classroom space working in groups and independently throughout the owrk session.

Is Montessori the right fit for my child?

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