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Here are four core benefits that separate an independent learning, Montessori elementary school focused on how children learn with a traditional elementary school.
The Montessori Method is based on students learning at their own pace and working on projects they have passion for. One key: your child gets more personal teacher time because there are fewer students per teacher.
Six Generations Later, The Montessori Method Is Still The Same…It’s America’s Moms Who Have Improved The Way We Raise Kids
When Maria Montessori published her lifelong observations about how to raise what’s now called a Montessori baby via the Montessori Method, America’s news and views were not aligned.
Dr. Montessori’s work focused on treating children with respect; recognizing that children were nearly fully formed by age three; and recommended that children ‘do for themselves.’
The Montessori Environment is a prepared environment designed to aid your child in their search for independence, concentration, and happiness. Children need an interactive, hands-on, educational environment to become self-motivated and successful learners. Here, children are free to explore with their senses to fully understand the world around them. They are free to learn at their own pace.
I want to discuss the importance of the third year in Montessori. As most of you know, learning in a Montessori environment is individualized. This means your child can work at his or her own pace while participating in a mixed-age classroom community.
The most important component of Montessori teaching and philosophy is respect. Montessori begins by valuing each child’s contribution in a way that brings out his or her best. When you respect your child, he or she will gain self-respect. This will give your child new mental tools towards developing pride and confidence by behaving with honor and dignity.
At Lifetime Montessori School, our teachers use a ‘children should be seen and heard’ philosophy.
In an elementary Montessori school setting, teachers pretend they don’t know the answer so their students can become active participation learners. Is that an effective learning technique? Not giving kids the answer?!
In many traditional schools, students do get the answer. All students are taught the same lesson at the same time—whether they understood the last lesson or not. Then, they are taught facts to promote memorization—the ‘what.’
Below are some ideas for a supportive Montessori environment at home:
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Recently, Montessori elementary school parents listed reasons why they decided to invest in their children’s private education this Fall. They stated:
The core benefit: “ensuring my child learns how to think.”
