Rooted in the AMI Montessori tradition, we nurture a compassionate community where capable, curious, and joyful learners grow into global citizens.
Vision
Children are empowered to explore boldly, think independently, and act with integrity.
Our community embraces shared responsibility, respect for all people, and a spirit of lifelong learning.
Together, we envision a future shaped by thoughtful stewards of a connected, peaceful, and sustainable world.
Why Montessori?
Education and our world are both changing rapidly, and it’s hard to predict what kind of environment today’s children will face when they graduate. One thing we do know: we want them to become successful citizens of the world. Once considered an educational experiment, Montessori is increasingly becoming the blueprint for a new approach to learning—one that’s demonstrating long-term success in both private and public U.S. schools.
This approach to learning was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952), an Italian physician and educator, who believed that education should be based on a child's needs during sensitive periods of development. The core tenets of her philosophy emphasize independence, order, self-discipline and respect for others. Combining this foundation with specialized educational materials makes the Montessori classroom a unique and challenging atmosphere for learning. Dr. Montessori viewed education as not just a means of transmitting knowledge, but as a way to support the full development of children as individuals and as members of a community. The Montessori classroom is a microcosm of society, made up of mixed ages and balancing the needs of the individual with that of the group.
While cultures and technologies change, the way humans come into this world and grow up in predictable stages remains constant. Montessori education specializes in guiding children through these stages of growth and helping them learn in interactive and integrative ways that unleash each child’s greatest potential.
Children find learning in a Montessori environment comfortable, enjoyable and engaging. The materials are designed to be motivating and compatible with how the brain works at each age. Children are naturally curious and inclined toward self-management; these characteristics are fostered in a Montessori classroom, developing into a work ethic that is notable among Montessori students.
Enjoy a cozy, creative afternoon with our Head of School, and learn how to make a floral arrangement using evergreens!
This is a free workshop for the SMS community (children under
Event Details
Enjoy a cozy, creative afternoon with our Head of School, and learn how to make a floral arrangement using evergreens!
This is a free workshop for the SMS community (children under 8 need a grown-up with them to attend). Please RSVP by Dec 5th so we can have enough supplies.
