Why Montessori?

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Preschool aged child working with a lesson on a tray at a small table
By Meagan Ledendecker October 6, 2025
From curiosity to self-control, Montessori aligns with the human tendencies that help children grow, adapt, and flourish.
Young girl doing addition with 100s tiles
By Meagan Ledendecker June 22, 2024
There are many factors to weigh in choosing education for your child. Montessori education methods are consistently backed by current research in education and human development. As we move forward into a new future, we believe Montessori has what it takes to prepare children, and we hope this article will help you make an informed decision.
Kindergarten child in smock
By Meagan Ledendecker January 4, 2024
Our curriculum is one that spirals; this means that children are exposed to the same skills, but in very different ways, as they get older. In this article we discuss what makes the final year of children's house so special.
child with book and alphabet tiles, making sentences.
By Meagan Ledendecker December 3, 2023
How do we define success in our children’s lives? Is it about being able to provide for oneself, finding joy in the work we do, or perhaps continuing to learn throughout our lives? Couldn’t it (shouldn’t it) be a little bit of all of those things?
image of elementary aged child focusing on work
By Meagan Ledendecker December 26, 2022
You may know that the Montessori model of education is different, but do you know about one fundamental difference? Read on to learn why the adults in our classrooms are guides rather than teachers.
preschool children holding hands in a circle outdoors
By Meagan Ledendecker June 20, 2022
Why do parents gravitate toward Montessori education? Here are a few of the main reasons we have seen frequently in recent years.
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