Montessori Benefits
Research has shown that the best predictor of future success is a sense of self-esteem. Montessori programs, based on self-directed, non-competitive activities, help children develop good self-images and the confidence to face challenges and change with optimism.
Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency and desire to work and learn. Corresponding educational environments and appropriately trained teachers “prepare the environment” for the stages of learning. The child learns independently, using the parts of the environment. The learning environment nurtures individualization, freedom of choice, independence, coordination, concentration, social interactions, and competency in basic skills.
Children are proud of their projects and each step plays an important role in the total learning process. They learn to work in an orderly fashion and to be respectful of others.
Children who attend The Glen receive these special gifts:
- A healthy and respectful attitude toward learning
- A peaceful education
- A strong and positive sense of self-esteem
- Inner discipline, initiative, and persistence
- A love and appreciation of the earth and nature