Dr. Maria Montessori

Current research indicates that a child can learn naturally and happily as part of his/her normal growth. Directors and staff are sensitive to the fact that each child is a unique individual with different needs and aptitudes and each child progresses at different rates.

All early learning takes place initially through the senses. Given a prepared environment, the child will choose, from the varied and rich stimuli present, the tools necessary for his/her own natural growth. By working with the concrete Montessori materials and solving specific problems the child will reach comprehension.

The Montessori environment is a positive, stimulating, and enriching environment for children of all ages, all cultural backgrounds, all capabilities and/or gifts. The work process involves attaining skills, refining tasks, developing sensitivities, strengthening concentration, solving problems, and achieving new insights. The goal is to become happy and useful members of society; to achieve the ability to cope” and to “adapt” well, and to gain competence to function in the real world.

Parents are a vital part of our program and are encouraged to be actively involved in parent education and the various committees at the school.

LINKS

An excellent place for more information, is the Pacific Northwest Montessori Association's web page.