What to Expect from a Montessori School

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A MONTESSORI SCHO O L DIVERSE CLASSROOMS • Students are grouped together in dlasses with children of different ages • Mixed-age groups help foster a sense of leadership, community, and cooperation • Teachers may stay with the same students for 3 years for growth and continuity П USEFUL MATERIALS • Montessori classrooms feature developmentally appropriate, hands-on materials • School materials in the classroom are sized to help children build their skills · Emphasis is placed on being tidy and organized INDEPENDENCE • Children are presented with options of activities based on the lessons for that day and can choose the order in which to complete them BRAVO! • Teachers help guide students, providing encouragement and teaching independent learning • Fellow classmates help each other, further promoting cooperative learning CREATIVITY • Students get to work on something they are passionate about, promoting a joy of learning • Students can use creative approaches to complete tasks • Such creativity translates into essential problem-solving skills for life beyond the classroom SELF-DISCIPLINE • There is a structure within the independent work that goes on in the classroom • Students learn ground rules and how to concentrate and motivate themselves and each other Self-discipline and self-control are important lessons students learn in a Montessori dlassroom STRUCTURED DAYS • The structure and flow of the day wil vary depending on the age group A longer block of time for Montessori work is the central part of the student's day • There is also time for group meetings, snacks, outdoor play, and even lunch prep and cdeanup Infographic Provided by: STARWOOD Starwood Montessori School MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.starwoodmontessori.com Sources: http://www.whattoexpect.com/family/ what-is-a-montessori-school http://www.education.com/magazine/article/ 10-benefits-montessori-preschool/ https://amshq.org