Monarch Montessori Churchville

In the Montessori environment, each child is viewed as an individual with undetermined potential. Work beyond what is traditionally believed appropriate for each age is available to all the children. They are always learning from each other in a class where there are numerous levels of learning in process. This is one benefit of mixed groupings of children.
Children move freely through the classroom choosing their individual work or having a lesson with the teacher or small group of students. Work is organized into different areas: language, math, practical life, sensorial, geography, science, art and music.
The prepared environment of the classroom is organized to take advantage of the absorbent nature of the young child s mind. Dr. Maria Montessori observed the importance of sensitive periods for early learning. These sensitive periods are characterized by a child s fascination with learning a new skill and repeating it over and over again. The Montessori environment allows a child the freedom to select their own work and follow their own interests.
Teachers . . .
A Montessori teacher is someone who has attained a Montessori diploma (training beyond a Bachelor s degree). The Montessori teacher is the Head Teacher and is responsible for the prepared environment of the classroom and individualized program for each student. The assistant teacher works under her direction. We look forward to working with each family!