The Montessori Method

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Philosophy

The May Sands Montessori School’s educational philosophy is based on the premise that excellence in education requires:

  • A close collaboration between parents and school staff. Parent engagement is vital to the success of our programs.
  • A child-centered curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and includes movement, manipulation, and discovery within a multi-age classroom.
  • Guides (teachers) who keenly observe each student’s style of learning to present the curriculum in a manner that instills a sense of wonder about the universe and the child’s place within that universe.
  • A carefully prepared learning environment that fosters a love for learning and allows students to achieve learning gains through personal motivation.
  • Extending the classroom out into the community, creating a web of exchange among community members, families, and educational staff.

New to Montessori?

Montessori Glossary of Terms

Choosing Montessori

Montessori in the Home

Freedom with Responsibility 

NPR Ed: Freedom to Explore

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The Process and Qualities of Normalization 

Montessori and the Mainstream

https://guidepostmontessori.com/blog/supporting-emotional-development-home

Video by Lorna McGrath, Montessori teacher educator, conference presenter, and school consultant: https://youtu.be/6EuZwaV1lRg

The Montessori Notebook Instead of This, Say That

AMS Family Connection April 2022

View more resources from our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIp7TGfrd85eh07POIyetFQ