Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any books available to familiarize myself with the Montessori method of teaching?
When should my child start Montessori Preschool?
Which types of children go to Montessori School?
What is the teacher’s role in the classroom?
Why does the child decide, for the most part, what to work on each day?
Why is there a mixed age group in the same classroom?







Are there any books available to familiarize myself with the Montessori method of teaching?
Are there any books available to familiarize myself with the Montessori method of teaching? Yes, there are several books available at your local library or bookstore. The following books are merely some recommended resource books to aquaint yourself with the Montessori philosophy and method that your child may experience in our classroom: The Absorbent Mind, Dr. Maria Montessori The Montessori Method, Dr. Maria Montessori The Secret of Childhood, Dr. Maria Montessori From Childhood to Adolescence, Dr. Maria Montessori Montessori-A Modern Approach, Paula Polk Lillard Montessori Today, Paula Polk Lillard Montessori and Your Child, Terry Maloy


When should my child start Montessori Preschool?
It is preferable for children to enter the Montessori Preschool between the ages of 2 ½ and 3 ½ years.


Which types of children go to Montessori School?
Children with various learning abilities enjoy our Montessori School.


What is the teacher’s role in the classroom?

The teacher introduces new concepts, explains and illustrates learning activities to individual students or to small groups at a time
The teacher determines when the child is ready to be guided to the next level of exploration.
The teacher acts as a companion and a confidant.
The teacher observes the children in the classroom, ensuring that they are working on some activity of choice and only intervenes when the student needs help.


Why does the child decide, for the most part, what to work on each day?
An important natural characteristic of your young child is curiosity. After the child is introduced to the concepts and carefully guided by the teacher, he/she chooses what they wish to explore. By encouraging exploration, your child delights in learning and learns to build a foundation of work habits. Also, your child will develop an independence and initiative that strengthens his/her concentration.


Why is there a mixed age group in the same classroom?
This setup provides opportunities for peer learning and teaching. Respect for others and their work is fostered in the classroom environment.


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