Montessori establishes habits of concentration, perseverance and thoroughness in the early years which then, in turn, produces a competent, and confident learner in the later years. Armed with these qualities the Montessori child eases into mainstream classrooms adapting easily and quickly to their new routine. By age five, Montessori children are normally curious, self-confident learners…
Read MoreResearch studies show that Montessori children are well prepared for later life academically, socially, and emotionally. In addition to scoring well on standardized tests, Montessori children are ranked above average on such criteria as following directions, turning in work on time, listening attentively, using basic skills, showing responsibility, asking provocative questions, showing enthusiasm for learning,…
Read MoreThe Montessori system has been used successfully with children from all socioeconomic levels, representing those in regular classes as well as the gifted, children with developmental delays, and children with emotional and physical disabilities. There is no one school that is right for all children, and certainly, there are children who may do better in…
Read MoreGreat teachers help learners get to the point where their minds and hearts are open, leaving them ready to learn. In effective schools, students are not so much motivated by getting good grades as they are by a basic love of learning. As parents know their own children’s learning styles and temperaments, teachers, too, develop…
Read MoreMontessori schools believe that discipline is something that should come from inside rather than something that is always imposed by others. They do not rely on rewards or treats and punishments. By being allowed to be free in the environment, within limits and learning to love and care for others. The child develops confidence and…
Read MoreAll children play! They explore new things playfully. They watch something of interest with a fresh open mind. They enjoy the company of treasured adults and other children. They make up stories. They dream. They imagine. This impression stems from parents who don’t know what to make of the incredible concentration, order, and self-discipline that…
Read MoreMost nurseries have a structured day in which the children participate in a variety of activities planned by their key workers. Some time for individual play will also be encouraged but the day is very much planned and organised by adults. In a Montessori setting, the emphasis is very much on children learning about the…
Read MoreThe “whole child” approach. The main goal of a Montessori nursery is to help each child reach full potential in all areas of life. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation. The holistic curriculum, under the direction of a specially prepared teacher, allows the child…
Read MoreMontessori is a world renowned philosophy of education. It is an educational approach that encourages and guides the child to his /her maximum potential. This allows for the fullest physical, spiritual, and intellectual development by assisting the child to educate themselves at their own pace. A specially prepared environment is created with an ordered range…
Read MoreMontessori is based on a profound respect for each child’s personality. Children make decisions about what they will learn, choosing from activities provided by the Directress. Children are allowed a large measure of independence which in turn forms the basis of self–discipline. As children progress at their own pace and successfully complete the self-correcting exercises,…
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