Maria Montessori was clearly ahead of her time. Her core principles—that effective learning is self-directed and calls for the development of the whole person—uniquely prepares your child for our fast-changing world.
Montessori education is designed to help your child maximize his/her potential; an educational environment that is purposefully designed to meet their unique developmental needs and adults who are specifically trained to observe and put your child in touch with exactly what he/she needs at that very moment to learn.
Nuture Independence
In Montessori schools infants, toddlers, and young children learn that their independence is valued. We encourage free movement, choice within carefully crafted limits, and ensure that they know that their voices are heard. As children get older, they begin to learn about time management. We teach them practical life skills, such as cleaning and preparing food, that can be used in the classroom, home, and beyond. This emphasis on independence gives children a tremendous sense of empowerment and confidence.
Follows the child
This begins by having teachers trained in the specific developmental stages of the children with whom they work with. By understanding and respecting where children are in their growth, we can create educational environments that perfectly suit their needs. We know that learning is not always linear, and that each individual child will need different challenges and support throughout their time at our school. In addition, Montessori students have plenty of opportunities to deeply study areas of personal interest.
Observation
In a Montessori classroom, constant and regular observations by the teacher allows them to target areas in which students may need more challenges or support. The three period lesson, a Montessori hallmark, is specifically designed to measure understanding and mastery during teaching. Using observations each day allows teaching and learning to be adjusted in the moment, so each child is getting exactly what they need.
Value kindness and peace
Our students are global citizens. World geography is taught from age 3 years and children learn about traditions from a wide range of cultures. We take the time to teach skills like conflict resolution, and we help children work through social dynamics as and when these arise. We believe that peace and kindness are the basis of any quality education, and a foundation that is necessary for the progress of humanity.
Inspire work in beautiful classrooms
Upon stepping into a Montessori classroom, one immediately sees the beauty and cleanliness in our environments. We value natural materials and prefer natural lighting. Our classrooms have 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 at a table. Materials are attractive and of high quality, encouraging the children to produce work of a similar standard.