In a previous post, we discussed a few ways in which Montessori school is different from traditional school. We compared and contrasted school and classroom design, multi-age classrooms, and student-directed learning. While these are some very key differences, there are still more ways in which...
Just because someone has heard of the term “Montessori school” doesn’t mean they know what one is. Usually, the idea is that Montessori is an alternative to traditional schools, and it doesn’t go too far beyond that. That belief is correct, but there is more...
We believe that the children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. In the words of Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady of the United States, "Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them." A Montessori education builds leadership skills...
The curriculum at the Sugar Mill Montessori School is designed to prepare the very youngest learners for success in life. It is based on the research of Dr. Maria Montessori in which she concluded that the years from birth to age six are the years of...
Documents Needed for Student Enrollment at Sugar Mill Montessori Our Montessori school has been providing early childhood education to children from 3 months old to kindergarten age since 1994. In that time, we have galvanized the fact that we have become a home away from home for...
The Montessori philosophy for teaching and learning derives from the works of Dr. Maria Montessori. She perceived that there was a tremendous need for education reform in the early 1900s and launched a campaign to train educators to teach children with more than just academics...
This is a friendly reminder that November is Parent-Teacher Conference Month! Witness Your Child's Montessori Education We ask all parents to sign up on the conference schedule inside your child’s classroom. Our teachers are looking forward to talking with each of you and sharing information about the...
Consider this: did you know that Montessori students develop heightened social, emotional and intellectual skills? It’s true. Montessori students scale new heights! Montessori Learning Activities A quality Montessori education provides developmentally appropriate learning activities designed to effectively develop your child’s social, emotional and intellectual skills. The Power of...
Choosing a kindergarten for your little one is an important decision. It is his first step in formal education and sets the stage for his school career. While some public schools provide an excellent kindergarten program, you may find a Montessori kindergarten, like the one...