WHAT IS THE MONTESSORI METHOD OF EDUCATION?

Montessori classroom materials are designed for "auto-education." The child is taught how to use the materials. The classroom design is beautiful and interesting to the child in order to facilitate learning. Maria Montessori said, "The child, left at liberty to exercise his activities, ought to find in his surroundings something organized in direct relation to his internal organization which is developing itself by natural laws." The teacher carefully prepares the classroom and recognizes that children are to be respected as different from adults and as individuals who differ from each other. The teacher is available to assist children and give instruction as needed.

What is the purpose of the Montessori Method?

The main purpose of the Montessori Method is to develop a classroom environment where the child can unfold spontaneously and manifest the greater person within. As the child begins to develop his inner self, his love for learning continuously expands.

What is in a Montessori Classroom?

The Montessori world is a child-size world. Whatever is in the world outside can be incorporated meaningfully into the Montessori classroom. Careful selection of materials by the teacher creates an environment where the child can explore life on a level easy to understand. The materials and exercises are designed to stimulate independent exploration. The prepared environment entices the child to proceed at his own pace from simple activities to more complex ones. A child's natural curiosity is satisfied and he begins to experience the joy of discovering the world about him. Materials and curriculum focus around Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Culture, Geography, Science, Art, Music, Drama, and Movement.

At Beyond Montessori we uniquely blend Montessori Academics with the Waldorf Philosophy of Creative Teaching. The children reap the benefits of the best of both Philosophies of learning !