Why (AMI) Montessori?

Montessori is an extremely advanced educational program which focuses on developing “the whole child”, academically, socially and emotionally. The primary goal of Montessori education is to help children reach their full potential. The AMI Montessori Method of Education is supported by over a century of research and its foundation is recognized by developmental researchers, child psychologists, teachers, schools and colleges all over the world.

Below are just some among the vast number of benefits derived from AMI Montessori education (Also see: Why AMI Montessori?)

Above all, AMI Montessori children are:

• Happy, self-motivated and enthusiastic learners
• Better socialized and able to solve their conflicts
• Fluent readers and masters of abstract mathematical concepts
• Well advanced in grade placements
• In possession of natural self-esteem, courteous and compassionate

Additionally, through Montessori:

• Children are guided to learn at their own pace, through individualized lessons and specialized materials.
• These lessons are introduced in stages, starting with very simple and concrete, allowing for a thorough understanding of the subject and a sense of achievement. Overtime, lessons are added higher levels of complexity and abstraction until the more advanced concepts are fully mastered, thereby also cementing the child’s      self-confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• The curriculum is organized into overlapping subjects rather than individual ones. This approach enables children to study over extended periods of time the various aspects and levels of each topic, while solidifying the understanding of the core concepts and avoiding the over-reliance on memorization.
• Multi-age class groups and a variety of group activities throughout the day enable advanced cross-learning, profound socialization and leadership opportunities.

Ideally, the Montessori should be introduced at toddler-age, between ages 18 and 36 months. The Toddler Program creates a significant foundation for the Primary program. You may of course also start your child in the Primary Program at the age of 3 – this is a three year program, which includes the Kindergarten year. The Primary Montessori Program is a 3-year program for a very valid reason. It is important that the child completes the Kindergarten year in order to gain the maximum benefit from the program.

Further, Sapientia Montessori School and Cedar Park Montessori School are among the very few that offer an advanced and fully accredited Montessori Program for Elementary education. This program is aimed at gifted and talented children who wish to pursue even higher levels learning through the Montessori Curriculum. The Elementary Program is generally available for children who have completed the Primary Program, although on the individual basis, we may consider students come from other preschool and kindergarten programs. Even though our academic standards and placement rank significantly higher than traditional schools, our elementary curriculum conforms to State guidelines for each grade level.