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  • History
    • Jonesboro Montessori
    • Montessori Method
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  • Tuition Rates
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  • Calendar

Philosophy

What  is a Montessori School?  The Montessori method of education is basically a unique approach to learning.  Unlike preschools which  "teach" the child concepts, the Montessori preschool allows each child  to learn as they work independently with the many materials in the  classroom.  The Montessori teacher guides the classroom activity and  carefully plans the environment in the interests of the children.  The  teachers are trained to deal with each child individually, allowing each  one to choose from many activities within their range of ability  This  prepared environment encourages children to proceed at their own pace  from simple activities to more complex ones.  As the children grow by  satisfying their natural curiosity, they develop pride in their "work",  gain confidence,  self-direction, respect for others and develop self  discipline.  These attributes are invaluable as they enter other  educational systems later in life.


Although individualized  learning is important, socialization is very much a part of Montessori  education.  Children interact continuously, often choosing to work on  projects together.  Group activities and outside play are part of each  day's schedule.

Five Distinct Areas Constitute the Prepared Environment

Practical Life

Enhances the development of task organization and cognitive order through care  of self, care of the environment, exercises of grace and courtesy, and  coordination of physical movement. 

Mathematics

Makes use of manipulative materials to enable the child to internalize the  concepts of number, symbol, sequence, operations, and memoriazation of  basic facts through repetition.

Sensorial

Enables the child to order, classify and describe sensory impressions in  relation to width, temperature, mass, color, geometric shapes, height  and weight.

Language

Includes oral language development, written expression, reading, the study of grammar.  Basic skills in writing and reading are developed through the  use of sandpaper letters.  Phonic lessons allow children to link sounds  and letter symbols effortlessly.

Cultural

Exposes children to basics in geography, history and life sciences. Music and art education are part of the integrated cultural curriculum.

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