10 Great things about Montessori Education

1. As Montessori Teachers we educate the whole child: not just academic achievement
2. Each child is seen as an individual with unique talents and ways of learning
3. Our children learn through using all of the 5 senses
4. Our goal as Montessori teachers is not give all the answers but to light the spark within the child
5. We observe and then follow the child, our children's interests drive the curriculum
6. Children in a Montessori classroom learn from each other,the teacher is partner in learning
7. The classroom environment is prepared for the developmental needs of each age group
8. Mistakes are encouraged and are seen as part of the learning process.
9. It is a proven method of education with a 100 year history
10. Mixed age groupings promote co-operation not competition