The Montessori method is designed for the natural development of the child. At Montessori Educational Center, we recognize that children are born with an innate desire to learn and a unique capacity to absorb the world around them. Rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum, our approach respects individual rhythms and interests, allowing students to move from concrete, hands-on experiences to complex abstract thinking. By fostering independence, critical thinking, and a deep sense of social responsibility, we don't just prepare children for the next grade. We prepare them for life.
Start school early (ages 2 to 3)
Multi-age classrooms
Freedom to move around the room
Family-like atmosphere
Individual and small-group lessons
Learn through all five senses
Long, uninterrupted work periods
Enhanced curriculum
Student progress based on mastery of concepts
Observation-based progress reports
Progress at the child’s individual rate
Natural and logical consequences
Peace-focused education
Emphasis on learning
Emphasis on individuality
Freedom within limits
Child-centered schedule and environment
Start school later (ages 5 to 6)
Single-age classrooms
Seated in desks
Limited socialization
Large-group lessons
Learn by listening, watching, and reading
Planned activities
Grade-level curriculum
Peer comparison as a measure of progress
Graded report cards
Annual promotion
Rewards and punishments
Punitive discipline
Emphasis on grades
Emphasis on conformity
Controlled environment
Teacher-centered schedule and environment
