Our school offers a rich and varied environment—from
individual activity tables to open floor areas
that promote group interaction, from quiet areas
for independent interests to the natural abundance
of our own magnificent backyard. Each of these
environments invites exploration and fully meets
the developmental needs of young children.
Nearly everything within our school is child-sized.
Children “work” with authentic Montessori
materials as well as a wide range of high quality
age appropriate materials such as wooden blocks,
a sand and water table, a rainbow of silk play
cloths, a wonderful collection of books in our
library, to just name a few. All of our materials
are designed to be self-teaching, our children
learn to solve problems, see natural connections
in knowledge, learn skills related to practical
living, and therefore, expand their imaginative
thinking.
Operating on the principle of freedom within
limits, Little Flower Montessori inspires children
to work at their own pace, alone or with others.
Our teachers encourage the growth of self-motivated,
independent children by balancing active, self-directed
learning with small group collaboration and peer
teaching. Classes comprise a range of ages and
abilities. Older, more experienced children take
on the role of peer mentors, reinforcing their
own skills and experiencing the pleasure and satisfaction
of leadership through helping others. Younger
children, in turn, enjoy the daily stimulation
of older role models, while children of all ages
learn to respect each other in a warm atmosphere
of acceptance and joy.
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