By: Jeanine Cambra
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The Montessori philosophy of education and materials were developed by Italian physician and teacher, Maria Montessori. Montessori, a pioneer in her own right, was the first female physician in Italy and in 1900 she spent a year working with mentally challenged children.  During that time she developed educational materials that made it possible for children thought to be uneducable to learn.  Montessori was inspired by her results and when given the opportunity to work with preschool children who weren’t considered to have special needs, she continued to develop her methods and materials.  Key components of the Montessori philosophy of education include following the child and his or her needs, peace education, developing independence, and using materials specifically developed to meet the needs of the developmental needs of students in specific planes of development.

1.  Montessori education is brain-based and a major emphasis is on the child experiencing success during each critical plane of development.
2. Montessori education is based on the philosophy that the educator must follow the child and each lesson is delivered keeping the needs of the child in the forefront and is child centered.
3. Montessori students develop a strong sense of order and self-discipline as they learn to return learning and play materials back to their places—a practice that speaks to a young child’s developmental need for order.
4. Montessori education encourages cooperative play and problem solving among students and begins the development of the critical skills of the 21st century.
5. Sandwich Montessori School stands out among Montessori schools and, in addition to all the benefits of a Montessori education, Sandwich Montessori School provides Suzuki violin lessons for all students as part of the annual tuition.

​What do Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Julia Child, Jimmy Wales, Jeff Bezos, Will Wright, Dakota Fanning, and Anne Frank have in common?
 
Seemingly nothing at first glance.  They have all had great accomplishments in life? That must be it.  No, that’s not it.  It is something that has led to these accomplishments…
 
All of these people were Montessori educated, which has given them the competitive advantage, according to this article . 
 
Early Education, Inc. is thrilled to announce that The Sandwich Montessori School, located in Sandwich, Massachusetts will be joining our community of businesses starting in July.  Montessori education was created by Maria Montessori to put an emphasis on self-directed, independent and hands on learning that allows a child to start working on their problem solving skills at a young age. 
 
According to Wikipedia, an open source information tool founded by Jimmy Wales (Recognize his name? He is a former Montessori student!) some of the things you will see walking into a Montessori classroom are:

• mixed age classrooms,
• student choice of activity from specific options,
• uninterrupted blocks of work time,
• learning concepts working with materials rather than a teacher lecturing,
• materials developed by Maria Montessori,
• freedom of movement within the classroom, kids may work where they please, and
• a trained Montessori teacher, this is different than a regular teacher certification.

 
The Sandwich Montessori School has a great and well established reputation in the community and we are honored to be able to carry on its great traditions and make our own new ones too!  The school boast many great attributes including a beautifully maintained building on spectacular grounds in the heart of Cape Cod.  The outdoor play space is great for learning and discovery and we plan to make it a certified outdoor classroom for our children. 
 
The program has a flexible scheduling model that allows families to utilize the center full-time or part-time, for two, three, or five days a week. during the traditional school year.  The Montessori schedule will vary from what you have seen at early learning centers, you can take a look here at the schedule.  In integrating this business into ours, we listened to the families of The Sandwich Montessori School and are happy to announce that we will be running three, two week summer sessions, to keep children engaged in learning outside the traditional school year. 
 
The Sandwich Montessori School’s mission is dedicated to providing an outstanding learning environment for children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 6 years. The school is dedicated to the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, and follows a philosophy of child-centered education with an accent on the arts. Their goal is for each child to fulfill his or her potential in a safe, caring and challenging environment. The Sandwich Montessori School provides a stimulating environment for children to learn and express themselves with an emphasis on self-esteem.
 
Enroll today, a child in Montessori, can be a person that influences the world. This school is in demand with limited space, so we encourage anyone interested in the local community to tour today by calling the school 508-888-4222.  Or please follow us on Facebook.  The Sandwich Montessori School soon to be solely owned by Early Education, Inc., will continue operating independently, while participating in opportunities within our community of businesses.