Discover 5 compelling reasons to choose a Montessori education at Sandwich Montessori School for your preschooler or kindergartener.

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.

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