Dr. Montessori was the first educator to group children by developmental groupings (of 3 year ages spans) as opposed to traditional concepts which grouped children by age. Dr. Montessori called these groupings "planes of development."
Because no two children learn in the same way, our Montessori classrooms allow freedom of choice within the richly varied curriculum. Each classroom is equipped with hands-on materials, which give a concrete experience of the concepts they illustrate. In this way children build the foundation of knowledge, which carries them into their elementary years and beyond. Some of their work includes number quantities, place value, phonics, basic geographical features and other aspects of the world around them.
Montessori curricular activities involve a series of sequential, manipulative and sensorial materials that ultimately bridge the gap between concrete and abstract learning. Some additional points:
Students also enhance their independence and gain self-esteem through "practical life" activities. These include everyday exercises, which encourage children to take responsibility for areas of their life, which are easily manageable with practice.
