The Montessori Method of education, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. It is an approach that values the human spirit and the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual.
Dr. Montessori’s Method has been time tested, with over 100 years of success in diverse cultures throughout the world.
Key Components of the Montessori Environment:
- Multiage groupings
- Uninterrupted blocks of work time
- Freedom and limits
- Specialty designed Montessori materials
- Reality and nature
- Beauty
- Order
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Our school has a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, with wood floors and natural lighting throughout. The 2.5 acre property sits in a beautiful wooded setting with nature trails, large play areas, and a pond frequented by waterfowl. We provide on-site lunch preparation in compliance with state nutritional guidelines, creating a dining experience that emphasizes good table manners, sharing, and conversation. After lunch, younger children rest in a quiet, isolated napping area.
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Whether it’s daily walks through the woods to the barn, or expeditions to hunt for frogs along the edge of the pond, our students are routinely exposed to the outdoors, a cornerstone of the Montessori philosophy. Children enjoy a large, secure play area replete with equipment like swings, slides, climbers, and see-saws. Large planters display our many horticultural activities. In May, on Earth Day, staff, students, and families converge on the school for spring cleaning, gardening, and landscaping.
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Diversity enriches the child’s cultural education so that they learn to value differences and listen respectfully to a variety of ideas in pursuit of a more peaceful world.
We would love to have you join us on this amazing journey!