The Montessori Approach

​​The Montessori Method of education is based on the observations and discoveries of Dr. Maria Montessori. She was the first woman physician in Italy, graduating in 1896. From her many years of observation of children she began to design activities that would help the individual development of each child. Given a carefully prepared learning environment, children work toward perfecting their concentration, inner control, and will. A Montessori program is an individualized program designed to help each child to their fullest potential. The sensory-based and self-directed learning materials and methods help to nurture the cognitive, physical, social and emotional aspects of the child's development.