What is Montessori?

Montessori is a system of education that is both a philosophy of child development and a methodology of guiding each child’s development to its full potential.

 

• Each child is to be respected as a unique individual.

• Each child possesses an unusual sensitivity and intellectual ability to absorb and learn from his/her environment. 

• Each child has a deep love and need for purposeful work. It is through this that he/she develops his/her mental, physical and psychological powers.

 

• The whole child approach: includes holistic development of social skills, emotional growth, physical coordination and cognition.

• Prepared environment: thoughtfully selected and arranged classroom, materials, social setting, and atmosphere support the child.

• Montessori materials: Dr. Montessori designed a number of multi-sensory sequential, and self-correcting materials to facilitate learning.

• The teacher: designer of the environment, resource person, role model, demonstrator, record keeper, meticulous observer of children.

 

• Develop a positive attitude towards school.

• Help each child develop self confidence.

• Assist each child in building the power of concentration, inner discipline, and responsibility.

• Foster intrinsic reward for work.

• Cultivate inner security and sense of order in the child.

 

• Every lesson is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) state standards.

• Children follow individual work plans and receive individual lessons during the uninterrupted work cycle.

• Every classroom is beautifully equipped with Montessori materials that engage and stimulate a child’s curiosity and love of learning, drawing each one to develop his/her potential on a joyous journey through self-directed work and thought.

• Follow-up work and lesson extensions allow children to demonstrate their learning.

• Children grow in an environment of mutual respect to become responsible world citizens.

• Children experience a spiraling, connected curriculum founded on Montessori principles.

• School and community work cooperatively, sharing resources and support teachers, assistants, administrators, support staff, parents; everyone shares a vision of educational excellence.