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2. How does the Montessori
Method of teaching differ from
traditional teaching?
The Montessori method is based
on individual learning with hands
on equipment in an uncluttered,
observe. The mixed-aged classroom
also allows the older children to
develop empathy for the younger
children and to work with them. In
my experience, presenting lessons in
their child’s learning ability?
Reading aloud with your child is an
important part of the development
of the reading process and reading
a quiet dignified manner engages the
for pleasure. Try and take time to
child in the lesson and motivates the
enjoy this technology free moment
child to work with the lesson.

with your child every day. We
work with parents to have structure
calm and productive environment.

4. In this tech-fueled world, why
Through trained staff we focus on
do you think technology-free
respect, dignity, self- discipline, and
classrooms are beneficial rather
self- worth.

than a limitation?
their environment.

3. Do you have any tried and
Children today are digital natives,
6. After years of working in early
trusted ideas or activities for
motivating young students?
The Montessori classroom with
the Montessori equipment is
developmentally appropriate and
interesting to the child. This coupled
with the ability to move to the next
activity as mastery is internalized
motivates the children to enjoy the
technology is second nature and does
not need to be taught. Children need
to work concretely at this stage of
and consistency with the children.

Children need to know the security of
childhood education, what is the
greatest thing you’ve learned?
development and not in the abstract.

After 50 years I realize how fortunate
For example, tracing sandpaper
I have been. The pleasure of the
letters to recognize the phonetic
company of thousands of children
sound uses the senses to internalize
has been a blessing. They have taught
phonetics. Children enjoy and take
pride in their work.

me the beauty of learning at an
early age and how much that early
challenge. The Montessori classroom
5. Outside of the classroom, what
learning helps to be a good citizen, a
is mixed-aged and this allows for
are some things parents of young
peaceful person and dignified in all
role models for the children to
children can do to help enhance
undertakings in life.

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