A Montessori Approach

What is Montessori?

This is our most frequently asked question! A few things Montessori is not: it is not a franchise, it isn’t a daycare, it isn’t only for gifted students. It is not only for students with learning difficulties, and it has nothing to do with a monastery. Montessori is an educational philosophy developed over 100 years ago by Dr. Maria Montessori. It has been scientifically proven as an effective method to educate young children, and relies on the following key tenets:

Multi-Age Classrooms
Child-Centered Learning
Teachers as Guides and Facilitators
Learning Through Real-Life Experiences
Connection To and Through Nature

What makes Montessori unique?

The Montessori philosophy is unique in several ways:

The Whole Child Approach: Each child is encouraged to reach full potential in all areas of life. The child’s physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, spiritual, and cognitive needs are all equally important.
The Prepared Environment: The whole learning environment is supportive of the learner. The focus is on providing opportunities for children to function in a safe and positive classroom.
The Montessori Materials: Classroom materials are designed to be multisensory, sequential, and self-correcting.
The Teacher: The Montessori teacher is a facilitator of learning. He or she uses observation of students to determine activities, lessons, and materials to be introduced.

Where can I get more information about Montessori?

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What Parents Are Saying

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Within a few weeks of attending Avon Montessori, we noticed a great improvement in my son’s self confidence, attention, and focus on tasks. He is more motivated to learn. He speaks with admiration and respect for his teacher, who has greatly influenced [him].”

Christina

Mom of Bobby and Maddy

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When Makayla first started at AMA, she was a typical only child – a little bit selfish and had a hard time relating to kids her age. She’s always been bright but AMA helped her to really grow as a person. It’s made her the best big sister.”

Kate

Mom of Makayla

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[Our son] absolutely loves school. He talks about his teachers and his friends at home. The teachers are patient when they work with him and do a great job communicating any updates with us. We feel so lucky to have found AMA and to be a part of it.”

Kristy and Patrick

Parents of Owen

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We love Avon Montessori Academy! My children were able to grow as individuals because of the wonderful teachers, staff, and the Montessori [approach].”

Michelle

Mom of Vincent and Isabella

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Our family found the world’s biggest blessing when we decided to go to Montessori for preschool. Having watched Wyatt grow academically and emotionally at Avon Montessori has brought joyful tears in his accomplishments and a pride so huge my heart swells.”

Amy

Mom of Wyatt

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From our very first school visit and classroom observation, my husband and I found the teachers and Head of School at AMA to be warm, welcoming, and attentive to the students. We also found the school environment to be beautiful, peaceful, and engaging. Our son is blossoming! ”