About Montessori

Special Features and Highlights

Montessori offers a 2 to 3-hour uninterrupted morning work period and a 2-hour uninterrupted afternoon work period as promoted by the AMI standards. This schedule allows for students to naturally develop their interests, concentration and self-discipline as they lead their own work and learning.

Students recess out doors as they participate in structured activities such as gardening and gross motor games.

All students have integrated art, music and movement lessons as part of their daily Montessori experience. Elementary students are encouraged to plan and embark on “going-out” exercises that complement their studies/interests

AMI trained and CT State Certified Teachers and Classroom Assistants

Overview:

Montessori education has long been recognized around the world as a premier program committed to social reform and sustainability of the environment. The Montessori Method is taught in 22,000 schools and 125 countries.

Montessori Magnet follows Association Montessori International (AMI) standards for an authentic implementation of the highly successful educational methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.  Classrooms are mixed age groups- Primary (ages 3-6); Lower Elementary (ages 6 - 9) and Upper Elementary (ages 9-12). Children stay in their classroom environments for 3-4 years with the same guide (teacher).  The communities of children support one another socially, emotionally and academically.  Each environment is specially prepared with materials and lessons that fulfill each developmental stage.

Educators individually guide children to learn at their own pace- exploring and discovering based on their interests. Children learn at their own individual pace, through hands-on work. Children emerge as independent, confident, compassionate, responsible leaders of society.