Our MissionTo cultivate each child's natural desire to learn, through the application of Montessori principles and philosophy. "My vision of the future is no longer people taking exams and proceeding then on that certification... but of individuals passing from one stage of independence to a higher [one], by means of their own activity through their own effort of will, which constitutes the inner evolution of the individual." (Maria Montessori, From Childhood to Adolescence) Montessori PrinciplesMontessori is a unique method of introducing children to a lifetime of enjoyable learning. Special materials, largely manipulative in nature, are suited to the pre-school child's developmental needs. The child learns through handling, manipulating, stacking, sorting, and comparing the materials. Each piece of material, used at three and four, will develop the coordination, powers of observation, concentration and work habits, which are the foundation for the more abstract learning that will occur at ages five and six. Through his own work, the child masters each of these unique materials, and through mastery of the classroom materials, the child develops confidence and a positive self-image.
Upon entering the school, the child begins to work through the basic curriculum: practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, science, geography, history, art and music. Montessori prepares the child to be a creative learner, developing habits of initiative, persistence, a sense of order, curiosity and concentration. The classroom is a well-planned environment, and the Montessori teacher, called a directress, is the link between the child and the environment. Through care full observation, the directress learns each child's interests and needs. She allows each child to work at their own pace, in an unhurried atmosphere. She respects the child as an individual, and allows the child to develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. The child also develops problem solving skills and interpersonal skills through grace and courtesy lessons. She strives to instill in the child a lifetime love and interest in learning - about himself and the world around him. School ProfileMontessori Radmoor School enrolls approximately 160 children from ages 18 months to 12 years of age. The two toddler programs, three preschool programs and elementary program utilize the Montessori philosophy to motivate the child from within. Please come and visit our unique school and meet our administrators, teachers, students and parents. We look forward to sharing the Montessori principles with you and your children!
Contact InformationSusie Hyatt - School Administrator |
Maria Montessori at The Gatehouse School,