Why choose Montessori School of Washington Park over the other Preschool options you have?
With a pedagogy that focuses on freedom of choice, personal connection and collaboration; Montessori fits the definition of 21st century education.Choice
- Integration of subjects
- Experimental learning
- Guided discovery
- Teachers as observer
- Uninterrupted workcycle
- Differentiated follow-up work
- Parent involvement
- Risk-taking (learning through mistakes)
- Freedom of movement
- Authentic assessment
- Peer to peer mentoring
- Peer teaching
- Open (multi-age) lesson policy
- Horizontal curriculum
Why choose Montessori School of Washington Park over the other Montessori Schools?
- Founded in 1975
- Qualistar rated program
- Low staff turnover (some of our teachers have been here 17 years!)
- Experienced, educated, well trained, consistent staff members
- Great location; close to downtown
- Authentic Montessori serving students 3-6 years of age
- Low student to teacher ratios
- We set the bar high, for our students, staff & parents
Maria Montessori recognized that children are the teachers of humanity, that young people, with their ideals and lack of attachment to tradition, can lead the way to a more human existence.
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