The Montessori Method was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in Italy over a hundred years ago.
Dr. Montessori was the first female doctor in Italy. Through her observations of the children of working-class parents in the slums of Rome, she discovered an entirely novel approach to teaching children. Since then, her philosophy has spread across the globe, and today, there are over 3000 Montessori schools in the United States alone.
Montessori teachers are trained to support children's natural development by observing their unique interests and abilities. They introduce developmentally appropriate lessons and materials tailored to each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
They foster a nurturing environment that supports learning and growth while understanding human development. Our Lead Teachers undergo an in-depth training program to become certified Montessori educators. All training programs are run by accredited Montessori institutions such as The American Montessori Society (AMS), the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), or the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). All our teachers continually enhance their expertise through professional development days and year-round Montessori-focused courses, fostering growth and a deeper understanding of the Montessori method.
A Montessori multi-age classroom offers:
One of the easiest ways to recognize a Montessori classroom is by the iconic Montessori materials children work with. The Montessori materials are hands-on learning tools that allow children to discover key learning outcomes through repetition and practice. Each material focuses on one skill and supports independent learning and problem-solving.
They are often made of wood, a natural, safe, and durable material that provides a sensory experience for children. These materials are arranged within their curriculum area (Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Cultural Studies) and are arranged from left to right in order of progression.
Montessori education empowers children to choose meaningful and challenging activities that spark their interest, fostering engagement, intrinsic motivation, focused attention, and a sense of responsibility toward themselves and others.
In a Montessori classroom, children are encouraged to move freely, explore, and work at their own pace through hands-on experiences. Teachers guide children's learning while maintaining a respectful, orderly, and productive environment. Thanks to their ownership in their work and learning process, children become lifelong lovers of learning.
In Montessori schools, students have an allocated amount of time dedicated to Montessori work, called an uninterrupted work period or cycle. Students can complete different tasks and responsibilities at their own pace during this time. While the work will look different for each age group, children should have ample time allotted for the uninterrupted work period at all program levels. With a three-hour work cycle, Primary children can:
Infants and Toddlers typically work in one or two-hour work cycles.