Dr. Maria Montessori
Montessori education is based on the theories and practices of a talented physician and educator, Maria Montessori, (1870-1952), who revolutionized European educational philosophy. She encouraged giving children the freedom to explore a variety of challenging materials and concepts as soon as they were capable of understanding. Dr. Montessori recognized that children are born with absorbent minds and the spontaneous ability to absorb knowledge from their environment. Montessori believed that the first six years of life were the most important for the development of the human potential. We feel that these philosophies still hold true today.

The Montessori Classroom
Our Montessori environment encourages the children to explore. In their classrooms, they discover a world of peace, beauty, consistency, and learning. Montessori Island School works with parents in partnership to insure that all the children blossom developmentally. The essential cornerstones of our program include:

• Daily sharing of events
• Smooth and happy transition times
• Challenging and rewarding learning materials and practices
• Respect for each individual child and family