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 welcoming, “homey” vibe, with wood floors and natural lighting throughout. We provide on-site lunch preparation in compliance with state nutritional guidelines, providing a “family-style” dining experience that emphasizes good table manners, sharing, and conversation. After lunch, younger children can rest in a quiet, isolated napping area.
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Whether it’s daily walks up the hill through the woods to our 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 is celebrated as it enriches our children’s cultural education so that they learn to value differences and listen respectfully to a variety of ideas as a step towards supporting a more peaceful world.
We would love to have you join us on this amazing journey!