Small World Montessori Childcare, Education and Preschool

Maria Montessori is credited with creating a powerful method for teaching young children.  Her method was based on scientific research and observation.  Although she was the first female in Rome, Italy to become a Doctor, her work with children has been her greatest achievement.  Montessori schools exist all over the world and span ages 0 to 18 years of age.  The majority of schools, however, serve the 3-6 year old population.

MONTESSORI CREATIVITY AND INDEPENDENCE

Maria Montessori concluded that children learn best by freedom in a prepared environment.  The "teacher" is more of a "guide" for the children to aid them toward self-development.  The Montessori environment is filled with beauty, organization and age appropriate activities that span 3 years.  This multi-age grouping is very intentional in that the younger children learn from the older children and the older children develop a sense of leadership and care for their community.  Creativity and Independence are encouraged through individual instruction and experimentation with the materials.