CK Montessori What is Montessori

The Montessori method of education was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, a physician and educator in the early
1900's. At the cornerstone of her educational philosophy is the belief that children learn best at their own pace in a
noncompetitive environment. It allows the child freedom of movement within an environment which has been specially
prepared to accommodate the avid exploration of children.

How Does Montessori Differ from Traditional Schools?

In most schools, the children are taught educational concepts in a group by a teacher. In a Montessori setting the children
learn concepts spontaneously as they work independently with the many materials in the classroom.

All children pass through phases of physical and mental development. During these "sensitive periods", learning occurs
naturally and quickly because their ability to acquire these new skills is at its peak. Sensitive periods occur at different,
unpredictable times for each child and it is in the Montessori classroom that your children may follow their own natural
instincts toward successful learning.