DeColores Montessori School
Why Montessori?
"Montessori schools promote hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, joyful learning. Children in Montessori follow their interests, wherever that passion leads; giving them strong academics, leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, independence, initiative, and a lifelong love of learning.”
Children are innately interested in learning about the world around them and through their natural curiosity are able to develop themselves. By providing an environment that supports natural development, Montessori education enables children to develop the fundamental capacities that they need to become happy and fulfilled adults who contribute to society.
Montessori environments encompass the following principles:
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Mixed age groups not only offer a wide range of activities to spark children’s interest but also enable children to learn from others and learn by helping others.
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Freedom for children to work at their own pace, without interruption, choosing from a range of activities that are developmentally challenging and appropriate.
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Exploration is encouraged so that children find things out for themselves, make mistakes and correct them independently.
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Respect for each child as an individual personality with unique talents.
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Respect for others, the community, and the environment.
Our Goals and Beliefs
OUR GOALS
Our goals are for the students to be open-minded and compassionate; to gain a sense of themselves and others, and to understand and appreciate the diversity of the human spirit. Our students are well-trained in the basic academic disciplines while fulfilling their creative, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive potential. Our students love learning and value knowledge, creativity, and humor. They are responsible, critical, and caring members of our society. They recognize that they have the power and resources to effect change, and the self-esteem and confidence to pursue their goals.
OUR BELIEFS
We believe that children learn best through intrinsic motivation, that they succeed when they have control over their learning. We are fiercely protective of concentration. We teach peace and do not dwell on competition. Students gain life-long benefits from the practice of self-discipline and independence. Our students will have a positive impact on the world in which they live.