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The Montessori Country Day School is a private, academic school. We are non-profit and non-sectarian. Our programs are open to all children regardless of race, creed or color. Our program is guided by the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori – it is child centered, non-competitive and non-judgmental. We believe in “hands-on” education in a stress-free environment. The basic goal of the Montessori method is “normalization” of the child so that s/he becomes well-balanced, spontaneous and able to utilize his/her capabilities to the fullest.
Some of the characteristics of the “normalized” child are the following:
Ability to concentrate well
Sense of personal dignity
Independence
Self-motivation
Love of order
Enjoyment of repetition
Ability to work alone
Self-discipline
Desire for freedom of choice and movement
Pleasure and fulfillment in work for its own sake
Desire to work without need for rewards or punishment
Obedience
Love of learning
Some of the key elements that guide our school’s curriculum and teaching methods are:
Respect for the child
Respect for others
The joy of learning is emphasized
Practical life experiences are emphasized
Children have freedom, coupled with observation and guidance
Children do it themselves. The teachers are there to assist and help when necessary
Children are encouraged to work on a problem on their own and figure things out at their own pace.
Self-control is important for students to learn.
