What is Montessori?
Montessori is a holistic, experiential, child-directed system of education, developed by revolutionary educator Dr. Maria Montessori over a century ago. This scientifically-validated approach is now practiced worldwide.
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Benefits of Montessori Education
- Montessori Education focuses on the whole child, fostering rigorous, self-motivated growth in all areas of development: cognitive, emotional, social, and physical.
- Children develop a strong sense of curiosity within a nourishing environment.
- Concentration, confidence and independence are nurtured from an early age.
- Students are part of a close, caring community.
See Inside the Montessori Classroom
Once someone observes children engaged in a Montessori setting, there’s no going back. Take a closer look at how Dr. Montessori’s method comes to life for each age group.
Bring Montessori Into Your Home
This course is designed for families who want to integrate Montessori philosophy into daily life and parenting style. Participants will gain resources to support their child’s learning, expand their Montessori knowledge, and apply practical strategies at home.
Cost: $150
The AMS Montessori Seal of Excellence
The AMS Montessori Seal of Excellence is awarded by the American Montessori Society (AMS) to products that meet rigorous standards of design, quality, and alignment with Montessori educational principles. This Seal reflects AMS’s commitment to supporting Montessori-style learning through play and discovery, fostering child development in accordance with these principles.