Why Montessori?

A Montessori education is designed to assist children in their task of self construction as they grow from childhood to maturity. It is founded upon principles that complement the developmental characteristics of the child.

Students work in small groups and individually on a variety of projects that spark the imagination and engage the intellect. Classroom lessons given by the teacher direct the children toward activites that help them develop abstract reasoning, math, language, and life skills.

The elementary curriculum includes the integrated study of geography, biology, history, language, mathematics, other sciences, music, art and physical education. Exploration of each area is supported with activities outside the classroom utilizing community resources.

The Montessori approach to education fosters a feeling of connectedness to all humanity and the natural world. It allows the childs natural desire to care for others and the environment to blossom.