The benefits of mixed-age environments

The benefits of mixed-age environments

One of the most apparent differences between Montessori environments and traditional American classrooms is the way students are grouped. In traditional schools, students are grouped with peers of the same age, while Montessori environments are composed of students...
The Montessori vision explained

The Montessori vision explained

Maria Montessori’s teaching technique may appear different, especially to parents and caretakers who were educated in traditional American schools. But the vision behind the Montessori Method is to instill lifelong lessons that children will use throughout their...
Five Montessori terms, explained!

Five Montessori terms, explained!

Montessori environments use unique terms to describe daily actions, and these terms can be confusing if you aren’t familiar! At Maria Montessori School, we want to make sure that parents are educated on the system and verbiage used to ensure that their children get a...
Modeling lifelong learning for your children

Modeling lifelong learning for your children

At the foundation of the Montessori Method is a passion for learning we hope to instill in each student. By allowing students to dive deeper into their natural inclinations in the classroom, we are preparing them to reach beyond what they’re required to learn. This...