Why Montessori?
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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.
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.
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?
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.
Why do parents gravitate toward Montessori education? Here are a few of the main reasons we have seen frequently in recent years.
Families choose to send their children to Montessori schools for a variety of reasons, and while the vast majority of those families are thrilled with their decision, some start to feel the pull of traditional schooling as their child approaches kindergarten or first grade. Read on to learn more about the intentionality of the 3-year Montessori cycle, and the benefits of staying the course.
