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Our Philosophy
We empower the children via a unique balance of freedom and responsibility, both in and out of the classroom. Natural curiosity is encouraged and rewarded, and our state-of-the-art facility is carefully designed to accommodate the complex needs of young children. The freedom and flexibility of the Montessori method is a positive growth experience for all children, regardless of ability, learning style, or social maturity!
We work to encourage the academic, social, and physical development of young children. Patience Montessori School accomplishes the following goals:
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To enable every child to reach their maximum learning potential
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To promote each child’s self-esteem and sense of security
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To provide a safe, happy & comfortable environment
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To employ highly qualified, nurturing staff
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To stimulate a child’s love of learning and discovery
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To provide a balance of structured activities & free-play
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To develop the foundation for a lifetime of success
What is Montessori Education?
Dr. Montessori developed the Montessori Method with the principle belief that learning happens more naturally when children have the freedom to choose what they wish to learn. A Montessori classroom looks very different from what you may imagine, with various stations for children to move throughout and explore. Rather than leading topics, teachers float between stations and assist children with their tasks while encouraging teaching between peers.
This method of education simultaneously improves the child’s confidence in their ability to learn while strengthening their social, emotional, and physical development.
Individualized Attention
Each child is thoroughly evaluated and personally guided through a self-paced curriculum. This accounts for individual differences and enables the children to progress at their own speed. Thus, the level of stress is minimized, and they are free to set up their own challenges (even choose the order of their work). It has been shown that learning actually occurs faster in the absence of fixed, imposed constraints.
Our classrooms are small to emphasize individualized attention.
Children are encouraged to guide their own learning.
The Prepared Environment
Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work. The prepared environment offers the essential elements for optimal development. The key components comprise the children, teacher and physical surroundings including the specifically designed Montessori educational material.
Our classrooms are filled with
a wide array of activities.
Enriched Curriculum
Rich curricula are planned for all ages. Language development, strong vocabulary, and enhanced general knowledge are emphasized at all levels. Primary classes also focus on practical life, sensorial, early reading and math, as well as cultural experiences. Furthermore, enrichment activities are ongoing, with two or three continually being made available to the children at no extra cost.
Some of our activities build
life skills at an early age!
We also praise creativity and focus
our curriculum around art.
The Montessori Teacher (Guide)
Patience Montessori teachers are selected for their professional talents and their constant and loving concern for the children in their charge. The trained guide is an artful organizer of experiences for the child to discover, process and practice. Constant and ongoing observation by the guide is the foundation of the Montessori program.
Key staff members are professionally trained in the Montessori principles of education. Support staff includes specialists in Foreign Languages, Gymnastics, American Sign Language (ASL), music, and art. Teaching methods are consistent throughout the school, which makes for a smooth transition as students move from one class to another.
Our active, self-directed educational process fosters the utmost in creative thinking. We empower the children via a unique balance of freedom and responsibility, both in and out of the classroom. These early academic experiences create a joy of learning that lasts a lifetime. Numerous onsite extracurricular activities are options that you may select for your child; these include piano lessons, dance, and fitness programs.
Our teachers are selected for their professional talents