A Montessori education fosters competent, responsible, adaptive citizens who are lifelong learners and problem solvers.

Learning occurs in an inquiring, cooperative, nurturing atmosphere.  Students increase their knowledge through both self- and teacher-initiated experiences.

These students decided to research the housing, transportation and education of Native Americans.  Then they gave a presentation to the rest of the class. 

Learning takes place through the senses.  Students learn by manipulating materials and interacting with others.  These meaningful experiences are precursors to the abstract understanding of ideas.

The individual is considered as a whole.  Physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cognitive needs and interests are inseparable and equally important.

When students are not in a lesson, they are free to chose the skills they want to practice.

Students receive help from adults or other students if they request it.

Each student is treated with respect, and individual skills and interests are acknowledged.

Respect for self, others, the environment and life is necessary to develop a caring attitude toward people and the planet.

Students learn about ancient civilizations as part of the history curriculum.

This girl practiced writing using cuneiform. 

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