What is Montessori?

The following is an excerpt taken from the American Montessori Society website:

“Montessori education is student-led and self-paced but guided, assessed, and enriched by knowledgeable and caring teachers, the leadership of their peers, and a nurturing environment.

Within the community of a multi-age classroom—designed to create natural opportunities for independence, citizenship, and accountability—children embrace multi-sensory learning and passionate inquiry. Individual students follow their own curiosity at their own pace, taking the time they need to fully understand each concept and meet individualized learning goals.

Given the freedom and support to question, probe deeply, and make connections, Montessori students grow up to be confident, enthusiastic, and self-directed learners and citizens, accountable to both themselves and their community. They think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly and with integrity. What better outcome could you wish for your children?”

At Bluebird, we start with the founding principles of Montessori to prepare an engaging, welcoming, and home-like environment for our students and their families. We provide materials and activities that engage children to develop their inner desire to work and learn. We are passionate about food, outdoor education, artistic expression, community building, compassion, empathy, and justice and weave these elements throughout the curriculum.

Maria Montessori is famous for saying “Follow the child” and for us that means giving freedom within limits, fueling interests, trusting and building relationships.