Montessori education has more than 100 years of success throughout the world. Here are three of its key principles:
1. Children naturally desire to learn. Think of what they have already learned by traditional school age... how to speak a language, tell a joke, walk, run, and ride a bike. They recognize emotions and show compassion.
2. Children are unique and progress at their own rate. The Montessori prepared environment and guided lessons allow children to develop naturally and be taught individually or in small groups rather than as a whole class all at once.
3. Children must be observed. A deep knowledge of each child individually allows the instructor to know when and how to present each lesson.
Montessori education also integrates knowledge of the real world through practical life lessons and the principles of grace and courtesy. An essential element offered by our school is religious formation. In addition to daily prayer and weekly all-school Mass, dedicated religious formation is presented to students in the atrium. (More information can be found about the atrium by following the link below.)
If you would like to schedule an observation of one of our environments in action, or have been considering enrolling your child, please call the school office at 701-663-6200.