There are many proven benefits to the Montessori method of teaching.

Montessori Benefits:

• Teaches children to be kind and peaceful
• Children develop strong leadership and independence
• Children develop a strong sense of community and family
• Children don’t get lost in the crowd
• Children learn the process of how something works they do not memorize
• Children develop self-discipline, sense of purpose and motivation
• Promotes mutual respect and a global perspective
• Learn to collaborate and work with others
• Do not compete with others but strive for their own personal best

All of the materials used are organized so that the child will have a positive experience and develop skills or knowledge through the exploration with the materials.  The materials dovetail so that a piece will prepare the child for the next experience in the continuum and through the experience the child will also develop confidence in order to move to the next step with joy and excitement.

Overall the preschool program is laying the foundation for the elementary years and the fruits of the effort will be borne at the elementary level and that the child will develop a love of learning and will be prepared for life.

Montessori 101: Some Basic Information that Every Montessori Parent Should Know (Tim Sheldon, The Montessori Foundation).

Montessori in the News

Students Prosper with Montessori Method - Scientific America

Don't Stop Classroom Chatter - The Times of London

Montessori Goes Mainstream - Washington Post

Montessori Education Turns 100 - Minnesota Public Radio

Study Shows Improved Test Scores for Montessori Students - Fox News

Children at Montessori Schools are Better Educated - Daily Mail

Montessori Kids: Academic Advantage? - WebMD

Test Free System Gives Children a Better Start in Life - Timesonline