Our Philosophy

The Montessori system of education is both a philosophy of child growth and a rationale for guiding this growth. It is based on the work of Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952), world famous educator and psychologist. It is built on the child's need for freedom within limits.

The classroom environment is prepared in such a way that the child moves naturally through a progression of materials which satisfy her/his emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs.

A few of the fundamental concepts of the Montessori program at Maple Park Montessori School are:

• Children naturally have a deep love and need for purposeful work.
  
  
• A Montessori environment like ours plants the impression early on that learning is not a passive experience. Our students are invested in the process.
  
  
• Children should be respected as different from adults and as individuals who differ from each other.

• The unconscious learning which takes place from birth to age 3 is gradually brought to a conscious level by age 6. Early experience in the hands-on environment of a Montessori classroom prepares the brain for future learning.
  
  
• When a child is in an environment where choices can be made, it empowers them. This builds their security and confidence and develops the mindset "I can handle my world."