How Montessori Education Differs From Traditional Education
The Whole Child Approach Focuses on the Child’s Natural Stages of Development
The primary goal of a Montessori program is to help each child reach his or her full potential in all areas of life. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth and physical coordination, as well as cognitive preparation for future intellectual academic endeavors.
The holistic curriculum, under the direction of a specifically prepared teacher, allows the child to experience the joy of learning, have the time to enjoy the process and ensures the development of self-esteem. It provides the experiences from which children create their knowledge.