MAKING THE MOVE TO MONTESSORI MIDDLE SCHOOL

Making the Move to Montessori Middle School A Primer on Montessori Children are Classrooms are grouped in multi-age classrooms designed to inspire curiosity Collaboration with Students are encouraged to learn independently peer groups is also encouraged Why Montessori Middle School? Montessori isn't just for elementary education Middle school programs expand independent learning skills READING MA The proof is in the scores %3D They outscore their conventional school peers in social and behavioral development Social & behavioral development I Montessori I Conventional school Skills Developed in Montessori Middle School Independence Decision making Time management Collaboration Organization Critical thinking and cooperation Components of Montessori Middle School Education Self-guided study Independent research Five Project-based Cycles work of Work Social World + - Mathematics Natural World Language Arts Personal World STARWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.starwoodmontessori.com Sources: www.montessori.org/FAQ www.apsva.us/domain/1527 www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20060928/montessori-kids- academic-advantage