PROGRAM INFORMATION

A Montessori education is an established philosophy and method originated by Dr. Maria Montessori in the first half of the 20th century.  It was her belief that the goal of early childhood education should be to cultivate the child’s own natural desire to learn.  She created an approach to education that would best enable children to develop their learning abilities, independence, and initiative, and stimulate within the child a genuine love of learning.

Children from ages three to six years old are grouped together in each class, providing a setting where learning takes place naturally from the prepared environment, the teachers, the assistants, and the other children.  The materials are designed to attract the interest and meet the developmental needs of each child and to integrate the child’s expanding knowledge.  Classrooms are bright and cheerful and are structured to enable a child to explore within his or her abilities.  The Montessori materials have a “control of error” inherent in their design or presentation, so that children can work independently and learn through their own efforts.  All activities are directed toward helping children develop positive attitudes about themselves, their world, and a lifetime of learning.

Children’s Garden Montessori School is a non-profit corporation, operated by an administrator and directed by a Board of Directors.  It is in the process of becoming affiliated with the American Montessori Society and licensed by the state of New Mexico.  All teachers are certified through the American Montessori Society, in addition to holding college degrees.

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