Montessori Education Is...

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• Child-centered

• Self-paced

• Intrinsically motivating

• Based in respect

• Rigorous

• Holistic

• Nurturing

• Multi-sensory

• Community-building

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High-Fidelity Montessori Includes...

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• A credentialed lead teacher in each classroom from a well-established program such as MACTE, AMI, or AMS)

• Classrooms with balanced 3-year age groupings

• Uninterrupted work cycles of 2.5-3 hours

• A beautiful and organized environment appropriately sized for the children and filled with the essential Montessori materials

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Benefits of Montessori Include:

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• Holistic learner outcomes that address the interpersonal, intrapersonal, and academic needs of the child

• Scaffolding, multi-sensory experiences, and individualization to optimize learning

• A focus on critical thinking and executive function

• A model shown to benefit all learners, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, learning needs, etc.

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To Learn More About Montessori, Visit:

• American Montessori Society

• Association Montessori International-USA

• Montessori Public Policy Initiative

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