The Montessori Philosophy

The Montessori Method is a complete educational system geared to 
the needs if the children.  Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, it is 
widely used throughout the world and acknowledged as the finest, 
most innovative preschool educational method.  There are presently 
over 4,000 Montessori schools in the United States and Canada 
and thousands more around the world.

Based on a deep respect for the individual child, Montessori 
recognizes that the basic drive if young children is to grow, 
to develop, to learn - that each child has a special ability to 
learn and must be allowed to do so at his of her own pace.  
Though inner motivation, loving guidance and special sensorial 
equipment, Montessori encourages this individual growth.  

In 1896, Dr. Montessori discovered that the preschool years 
are critical to the learning process.  Research throughout the 
years has reinforced this premise.  They are non-recoverable 
years for the child to build positive attitudes toward learning 
and toward himself or herself.  Montessori children establish 
learning patterns in these early years that produce creative 
learning habits - and learners - for life.

The Montessori Environment

The young children learn though using their senses, though 
their physical contact with the work, though doing things their 
selves, though their absorbent mind.  

The Montessori classroom is structured to allow children the 
freedom to explore their work, to move about freely, while 
learning independently.  It also allows children to interact with 
others and to learn "who they are" so that they may learn 
self-respect and personal dignity while developing their mind 
and body to their fullest potential.