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...
Few things on a Montessori campus are sweeter than watching our youngest students learn, grow and explore. At Maria Montessori School in Harbor Town, our toddler environment is home to children ages 18 months to 3 years. This age range creates a lively community,...
All educators can agree that reading is critically important to a student’s future success in modern American life. What they can’t agree upon is how to teach reading. Esteemed academics and tenured educators debate and implement the next best methodology every few...
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...
The Montessori Method was developed at the turn of the century. During this time, Dr. Maria Montessori literally wrote the book(s) on childhood development and education. One of her most popular titles, “The Absorbent Mind” outlines beautifully what she uncovered...
The lessons children learn in school extend beyond academic subjects. Children learn how to work in teams, how to solve problems, about their own strengths, and about their feelings and emotions. Empathy is an important skill to develop – one that is innate within us,...
