A day spent in our primary environment

A day spent in our primary environment

When people envision a Montessori school, many of them immediately think of a primary environment. They are flooded with images of children in smocks and classroom shoes navigating around child-sized wooden chairs and tables. You might think of traditional puzzle...
Welcome Emily and Marilyn to our toddler community!

Welcome Emily and Marilyn to our toddler community!

At Maria Montessori School, we’re committed to providing an environment full of qualified individuals who are passionate about the Montessori Method and assisting students in academic, emotional and spiritual growth. As we continue to grow, so does the need for extra...
How the Montessori Method helps students develop self-patience

How the Montessori Method helps students develop self-patience

Raise your hand if you’ve ever become frustrated with yourself as you struggled to work through a complicated task. We’ve all been there – sitting with a menagerie of toy parts spread on the floor in front of us, trying to piece together how part 1A is supposed to fit...
Why Montessori schools teach cursive writing

Why Montessori schools teach cursive writing

Penmanship is rarely listed on elementary schoolers’ lists of favorite courses. It seems silly to learn another way to write after you’ve already mastered printing! Many American schools have moved away from the practice, as it’s not a required course in the Common...