Why Montessori?
Maria Montessori


See the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world…
Maria Montessori
Italian born Maria Montessori (1870-1952) began studying children as a medical doctor. Through scientific observation, Dr. Montessori learned that children develop cognitive skills in a nurturing environment filled with materials that stimulate their interest. She developed the Montessori Method based upon essential observable tenets:
What Makes Montessori Unique?
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Traditional vs Montessori Education

- $Traditional
- Pre-designed lessons in designated time block
- Persistent teacher intervention to meet learning objectives in a predetermined time
- Competition with peers to complete tasks quickly
- Emphasis on standardized learning objectives
- Routinized learning goals for efficiency
- Learning as fragmented pieces that exist for some purpose that the teacher understands
- The Benefits$Montessori
- Individually-paced lessons that challenge children's critical thinking skills
- Teacher guidance to facilitate activities in a timeframe most suitable to the needs of each child
- Cooperation and respect for each child's autonomy
- Emphasis on learning that is individually suited to each child's level of development
- Individualized teaching for effectiveness
- Learning that connects to children's lives, allowing children to engage in higher brain functions, such as inductive and deductive logic and synthesis of ideas