Montessori Classroom
In the Montessori Classroom, children are allowed to choose their work instead of the guide choosing the work for them. The trained teacher in the Montessori classroom serves more as a guide whose responsibility is to observe children during their work periods and assess them according to mastery. By observing children’s behaviors, the guide is able to identify what motivates them.
Which Path Is Best For Your Child?
| Conventional | Montessori |
|---|---|
| Start School Late (5-6 years) | Start School Early (18 months) |
| One age (grade) in each classroom | Three year age range in each classroom |
| Remain seated at desk | Encouraged to move around the room |
| Emphasis on conformity | Emphasis on individuality |
| Rewards & Punishments | Natural & logical consequences |
| Teacher as disciplinarian | Self correcting materials |
| Little parent involvement | Strong school/home ties |
| Annual promotion | Progress at individual rate |
Our Mission
Inspiring a life-long love of learning in children by allowing them to develop at their own pace in an authentic AMI Montessori environment that embraces diversity, individuality, and community.
Our Belief
All are welcome at Community Montessori School (CMS), where we celebrate our differences! We embrace diversity, individuality, and community. We welcome children of any race, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin.
Hidden Curriculum
The Montessori materials are tools to stimulate the child into logical thought and discovery. They are provocative, enticing and simple. Each piece of material presents one concept or idea at a time and has what is known as a “control of error.” If the child has done something incorrectly it will be self-evident. Being able to see his or her own mistake allows the child to work independently.
Multiple Age Groups
The three-year age range enables older children to teach the younger and learn much themselves from the experience. The younger children become inspired to try more advanced work through observing the older ones. With such a variety of levels in the classroom, each child can work at his or her own pace, unhindered by competition and encouraged by co-operation.
Montessori Myths
Following the principle of freedom within limits, we guide children to make appropriate decisions and to achieve self-management. Self-discipline leads to independence and freedom. Freedom to socialize occurs when children respect the concentration and space of others. Help us dispel any myths you may have heard by scheduling a first-hand observation at our school.
