Overview

The Montessori Method was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.  She began her work with pediatric psychiatric patients in Rome and revolutionized early childhood education by implementing an approach very different from the standards.  Through careful observation, Montessori realized children naturally want to learn and explore their environments.  She created the Montessori curriculum with educational materials scientifically designed to be hands-on and project oriented. These are still used in Montessori schools today.

However, the most important aspect of our educational mission does not concern academics. Rather, our primary goal is to foster and enhance each child’s natural sense of joy and wonder. We feel that children should delight in childhood, that the school day should include laughter and the buzz of creativity. We want students to love school and the process of learning. Maria Montessori’s idea “that education is not a chore, but a joyous exploration of life’s mysteries” is the most important lesson that we hope to teach our children.

Benefits of a Montessori early childhood education