Montessori Teaching Practices

Children are naturally inquisitive and gravitate toward new understanding. We use authentic Montessori lessons & materials, adapting to the environment we work in. An open ended 3-hour work cycle allows children to absorb themselves deeply in their work, and at their own pace. This model allows a natural flow to learning and provides rich opportunities for peer interaction, executive functioning, self agency, and independence.

Multi-Sensory Approach

When we engage the senses, we engage the mind. Lessons are rich and engaging, involving the senses and designed to draw children in.

Embedded Accommodations

Small group sizes and a flexible learning environment allows for maximum autonomy and attention. Children receive individual lessons and have the ability to learn at their own pace, following their own interests.

A Relational Approach

Underneath every behavior is a feeling, and underneath every feeling is a need. We view behavior as communication, and undesirable behaviors as the only available option a child had in that moment for lack of a better skill/tool. We do not employ behaviorist or compliance based practice, and instead focus on nervous system regulation and engaging the child in collaborative problem solving (see https://livesinthebalance.org/ to learn more of Dr. Ross Greene’s CPS model) . We use declarative language and model skills we hope students will internalize.