Why Montessori

In a world of rapid change and new discoveries, we can only guess at the skills our children will need to succeed in the 21st century. Now, more than ever, the essential lesson is learning how to learn.  The most important years in our children’s education are not high school and college, but instead, their first twelve years of life. This is when their character, values, self-image, basic skills and knowledge, and appreciation for culture and the arts are formed.

Montessori education fosters independence. Montessori students become self directed learners "a process in which individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others." Teachers scaffold learning in a Montessori classroom by making learning 'visible.' They model learning strategies and work with students so that they develop the ability to use them on their own.   

Montessori classrooms are bright, warm, and inviting. They are filled with plants, animals, art, music, books, and interest centers filled with intriguing learning materials, fascinating mathematical models, gross and fine motor development, maps, charts, fossils, historical artifacts, computers, scientific apparatus, and natural science artifacts.  The Montessori classroom is commonly referred to as a prepared environment. This name reflects the care and attention that is given to creating a learning environment that will reinforce the children’s independence and intellectual development.

“Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.”
Maria Montessori