About Montessori

The Montessori method of education evolved through many years of observation of children by Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori, an Italian educator, was also the first woman medical doctor in Italy. She believed that a child’s education should not be fragmented; rather, the whole child must be considered. The teacher must be a guide not only of children’s minds, but also a guide of their physical, spiritual and emotional lives. The Montessori approach helps prepare children for life by providing the tools of independence, self-discipline, and respect for themselves and others.

Montessori teachers strive to help children meet these objectives through the preparation of an environment which enables them to choose their work and complete it. Lessons in practical life, sensorial apparatus, language, math, and culture are given individually as well as in small and large groups.