The Montessori approach offers a broad vision of education as an aid to life. Montessori is designed to help children with their inner task of construction as they grow from childhood to maturity. Montessori succeeds because it draws its principles from the natural development of the child. The inherent flexibility allows the method to adapt to the needs of the individual child, regardless of the learning style, level of ability, or social maturity of that child.

  

Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural desire to work and to learn. The children's inherent love of learning is encouraged by engaging them in meaningful activities. Through their work, the children develop concentration, motivation, persistence, discipline, and self-control. The children are guided in a loving and positive way by the trained adult in the environment and progress at their own pace and rhythm, free from the pressures of competition.

  

Montessori classrooms are designed for a three year age mix to allow for both individual and social development. Children are in the same classroom for three years; this allows them to experience relationships with both older and younger children. Cooperative interactions among the children fosters a sense of community, and the feeling that each individual is a valued member of the community. Discovering the joys of learning, and developing social and intellectual discipline lay the foundation for a happy, productive life. Children develop an appreciation for the world, and are on their way to becoming responsible human beings, and active members of a peaceful society.