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The Montessori School is a warm and stimulating
atmosphere for children aged 2 ˝ through 6. The Montessori environment
seeks to create an atmosphere in which the children have a wide variety
of activities which are mentally challenging and sequentially designed.
The child progresses naturally and logically through materials which are
beautifully crafted and scaled to call into play clear and distinct
perceptions. The materials start with a real experience and evolve into
more abstract knowledge. Montessori is based on the theory that within
each child there are periods when he/she is most sensitive to certain
types of learning experiences. All Montessori equipment is designed to
meet the needs of each period.
The Montessori philosophy is child centered. We
believe that every child should have the opportunity to become a unique
individual. Each child deserves to be encouraged to reach his/her full
potential. Within this noncompetitive environment, children are
encouraged to develop their mental and physical abilities. The child is
the decision maker and the initiator of learning experience. A truly
educated individual continues to learn long after the hours spent in a
classroom because he/she is motivated by a natural curiosity and love of
knowledge. We believe that the goal of early childhood education should
be to cultivate the child’s natural abilities and desire to learn.
The Montessori School is not a babysitting service
or playschool. The entire program is purposefully structured. For
optimum results children need the full cycle of experiences, beginning
in the early years and continuing through the materials partially
described in the website. Children love to learn in an exciting and
encouraging environment which instills an enthusiasm for learning and
the skills for problem solving. |
