Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools
Montessori at Mother Teresa
Why Should I choose a Montessori Program (Pre-School & Kindergarten)?
Montessori is an approach to education with the fundamental belief that a student learns best within a social environment that supports and respects each child's unique development. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, physical coordination and cognitive preparation.
The Montessori Method is a scientifically designed method to develop the whole personality of the child, at his own natural rate of progress, and thus free his potential for self-development within a prepared environment. The Montessori Method places no restrictions on the child's ability and provides manual and physical activity through use of concrete and abstract experiences to help him gain mastery of himself and his environment. The child is allowed to explore the world through his various senses with the material provided.
Through the use of a wide range of didactic materials, varied activities reflecting all aspects of the child's development, everything is aesthetically pleasing and geared to the child's size, needs, and interests.
Lessons allow the child to gain self-confidence and self-mastery through the successful completion of work that is meaningful to them. Dr. Montessori thought that self-education was of the greatest value and that to be in control on one's self the ultimate achievement. The Montessori Pre-School employs certified Montessori teachers, with early childhood education and child psychology.
The Montessori Method is:
- child-directed
- individualized for each child
- hands-on with quality tactile materials (i.e. wooden blocks, trains)
- a process of exploration and discovery
- focused on nurturing a natural curiosity and love of learning in a social environment.
Montessori Pre-School (one or two years before Kindergarten (Ages 3 to 5 by December 31)
There are multiple options for a faith-based Montessori pre-school, which runs two days a week for three hours per session. If there are additional demands for additional programming (including afternoon programming) we will examine those options as well. Review our March 2011 Power Point presentation to better understand the program expansion to "full day" and after school care.- Tuesday/Thursday mornings This program will be filled first.
- Monday/Wednesday mornings.
- Other options: Afternoons and After School care.
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