Why Choose Montessori?

The Montessori approach values the human spirit and the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive through concrete experiences. The classroom is prepared by the teacher to encourage independence, freedom within limits, and a sense of order.

Multi-age groupings are a hallmark of the Montessori approach: younger children learn from older children; older children reinforce their learning by teaching concepts they have already mastered. In the primary classroom, this grouping includes children ages three to six years.

Children in a Montessori classroom are encouraged to move through the curriculum at their own pace which allows for individualized learning and choice to occur. They are presented with individual or small group lessons by teachers who keep track of when a child is ready to move onto the next lesson.

The Montessori method emerges from a belief that children are naturally good, peaceful and curious and that in the context of a supportive environment, all children engage instinctively in the work of self-construction. Many teachers report that once they find the Montessori approach they are teaching the way they’ve always wanted to teach. Teachers report their classrooms are happy, peaceful, places where children are doing purposeful work and thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Not only was the Montessori method originally developed based on careful observation, scientific evidence and research, but it continues to be a very studied curriculum with great outcomes. High quality Montessori programs erased the income opportunity gap over a 3 year span and adults who attended Montessori schools for 2 years or longer report long-term elevated psychological health and well-being.