In RMA’s Montessori classrooms, you are likely to find things that are quite different from a traditional school environment.
- Mixed-age grouping
- Freedom of choice with responsibility
- Self-teaching manipulative materials
- Character and personality development
- Acknowledgment that children progress at their own rate
- Children learn to care for themselves and their environment
- Encourages left and right brain integration
- Movement necessary for neuro-muscular development
- Richly prepared environment
- Control of error built into lessons
- The teacher is a guide
- Builds positive self-image
- Logical consequences for behavior
- Self-discipline through work
- Interrelated curriculum
- Individual as well as group interactions
- Sensitive periods for learning
- Lessons in grace and courtesy
- Sensory-based learning
- Appreciation of all life
- Peace through Education
- You can also read more about the Montessori philosophy or RMA’s Montessori programs.
This sensory-based lesson was about the stages of plant growth, all while enjoying the beautiful spring weather.
