The Montessori philosophy takes a child-centered approach to learning and development. With the aid of specially trained teachers, children in Montessori classrooms are guided rather than instructed, encouraged to learn rather than be taught. Students explore and engage with learning activities based on their individual interests, needs, and stages of development.

Instead of dealing in abstract concepts, physical Montessori materials facilitate this learning by presenting classroom lessons in ways that are concrete and observable.

In uninterrupted three-hour work cycles, students engage with their activities either independently or in cooperation with other students. Montessori classes are also multi-age, meaning that children from three to six, six to nine, nine to 12, and 12 to 16+ are grouped together in the classroom. This helps students learn from each other and allows for well-adjusted socialization.

Altogether, the daily routines, physical materials, and work structures of a Montessori classroom help our students develop order and concentration as well as independence and critical thinking.