In the 1890’s a children’s physician Dr. Maria Montessori began to develop a revolutionary new philosophy of education. \u00a0Dr. Montessori believed that all children are naturally curious and love to learn, a radical idea for her time. \u00a0She believed that when a child is provided with a stimulating environment and gentle guidance from a teacher he or she can grow to the full heights of their incredible potential. \u00a0She tested out her theories on a group of Italian street children. \u00a0In the\u00a0orphanage\u00a0she ran she noticed that even the poorest \u00a0children or those considered disabled had a natural desire to grow and learn when provided with a stimulating environment. \u00a0Maria used her observations to develop \u00a0the Montessori Method, which has since grown into one of the most popular teaching systems in the world. Teaching with the Montessori method means accepting the idea that each child is unique and learns at a different pace from his or her peers. Therefore each child is presented with an individual lesson when he or she is ready for it, not when his or her classmates are ready. \u00a0Additionally a teacher might tailor the lesson to suit the child’s individual learning style. This allows the Montessori classroom to\u00a0accommodate\u00a0all, even the most gifted of children. \u00a0In this manner, all Montessori students learn more quickly and easily than children in traditional schools.<\/p>\n
Prepared Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Montessori students work in a prepared environment that has been fitted with the materials and lessons necessary to facilitate learning in a young mind. Students in a traditional Montessori classroom have access to age appropriate life tools, math, art, language, reading, history and science materials and of course, a teacher. Children in a Montessori classroom are allowed to study this material in whatever order or for however long they like.\u00a0 As they explore the materials they are gently guided by the teacher to reach new heights of learning and understanding.\u00a0 This open environment allows a child\u2019s mind to grow freely and without restraint as they study and learn without becoming bored or stressed by difficult or overbearing instruction.<\/p>\n Brainy Academy Montessori Program<\/strong><\/p>\n In a Montessori classroom students are initially introduced to their learning materials through an individual lesson presented by the teacher. At Brainy Academy these lessons focus on math, reading and all lessons incorporate elements of logic.\u00a0 Our task is not to simply teach children reading, writing and mathematics but to teach them to think logically and clearly.\u00a0 The lesson is repeated to each student individually for as long as necessary. Lessons are tailored for each student in order to reflect the child\u2019s interests and learning abilities.\u00a0 The children then practice the skill they have learned using the Montessori materials in the classroom. This teaching method allows a student to develop a deeper and more thorough understanding of all subject matter presented to them.<\/p>\n Lesson Layout <\/strong><\/p>\n In a Montessori classroom students are assigned into mixed age groups of 1-3, 3-6, 6-9 or 9-12.\u00a0 The most common of these age groups is 3-6 because children are most impressionable at this age and learning through the Montessori Method can greatly influence their ability and love of learning. A common classroom set up hosts one teacher and one assistant with thirty or fewer children.\u00a0 At Brainy Academy we keep our classrooms to a maximum of 12 children.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Effectiveness<\/strong><\/p>\n With the Montessori method children are taught to use their own natural talents and each child can progress at his or her own pace.\u00a0 Gifted children are particularly suited to the Montessori classroom since they can go as quickly as their individual learning capacity will allow them to.\u00a0 Studies have shown that\u00a0 students who study at a Montessori school, especially during the first learning periods of their lives ( birth to 6), develop stronger math, reading and science skills, more self-esteem, creativity and most of all, a love of learning that will stay with them for the rest of their lives!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the 1890’s a children’s physician Dr. Maria Montessori began to develop a revolutionary new philosophy of education. \u00a0Dr. Montessori believed that all children are naturally curious and love to learn, a radical idea for her time. \u00a0She believed that when a child is provided with a stimulating environment and gentle guidance from a teacher […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":281,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,4,11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brainy-montessori","category-education","category-montessori"],"yoast_head":"\n