What is Montessori?

Montessori Method

The Philosophy

Montessori is an education philosophy that fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development, with a goal of nurturing each child’s natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect.

For more than a century now, the child-focused approach that Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, developed for educating children has been transforming schools around the globe. As soon as you enter a classroom, you know that something different is afoot. Montessori classrooms are immediately recognizable. You will see children working independently and in groups, often with specially designed learning materials; deeply engaged in their work; and respectful of themselves and their surroundings. The Montessori Method fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development—cognitive, emotional, social, and physical.
Montessori education is student focused and self-paced. It is guided, assessed, and enriched by knowledgeable teachers, the leadership of their peers, and a nurturing environment.

Within the community of a multi-age classroom—designed to create natural opportunities for independence, citizenship, and accountability—children embrace multi-sensory learning and passionate inquiry. Individual students follow their own curiosity at their own pace, taking the time they need to fully understand each concept and meet individualized learning goals.

Given the freedom and support to question, probe deeply, and make connections, Montessori students grow up to be confident, enthusiastic, and self-directed learners and citizens, accountable to both themselves and their community. They think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly and with integrity.

We believe that creating an environment that encourages individuality can help spark a child’s desire for learning. By providing purposeful tasks to help children achieve self-satisfaction is most important. It is important because self satisfaction leads to motivation.

At Mighty Sprouts, we’ve developed a program where children are encouraged to be curious. The most important years for child is their first six years. By exposing our children to the Montessori Method of teaching, we move one step closer to building a solid foundation to further their development and unlock their potential at a young age. We encourage them to ask question and think outside box.

Our goal is to provide high quality education at an affordable price for your young leader. Whether you are a working parent or looking to provide advanced education for your child, our staff is dedicated to fostering a higher level of social, motor, sensory, and cognitive development for children at each stage of their lives.

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Montessorivs

Traditional

Graduates of Montessori programs are independent and self-regulated. Confidence and competencies are built through active learning and participation in their education.

The Montessori method is an individualized learning approach that is self-directed and self-paced by the child. Activities are chosen based on his or her interests and conducted for uninterrupted blocks of time.
The teacher observes and provides the necessary support that each child requires to reach their full potential.
Children of traditional day care centers thrive in play-based settings. Because lessons are facilitated in a group setting, children can learn and work through activities with their peers.
Traditional daycare centers believe children learn best through playtime. Led by teachers, the children participate in a variety of play-based activities.
Lesson plans are constructed for the class to perform as a group.
A typical Montessori facility is specifically structured into five areas: sensorial, practical life, language, culture and math. The environment is calmer, more focused, and aesthetically more tranquil in colors and designs.
Montessori schools have classes with students of mixed ages. Strong benefits for each student can be found in this type of setting.
For older students, it gives them the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and build confidence. For younger students, they are motivated and challenged to be as knowledgeable as their older peers.
The space for traditional daycare centers are not as defined but can be organized based on themes or activities. The centers are decorated with vibrant colors and filled with animated images or patterns.
Traditional daycare centers have classes with students of the same age. The students are at the same level and work at the same pace.

Tradition centers usually don’t have a comprehensive approach for education across age groups.

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