Parents considering a Montessori elementary school over a traditional program often quickly notice that the classrooms have children of varying ages. In a full-time Montessori school setting, younger students learn by working alongside older classmates. Mixed-age classrooms are designed to create a learning community where children grow into different roles instead of moving through school … Read more
Many people picture little children carrying trays, tracing sandpaper letters, or counting beads when learning mathematical operations. Because of these images, many parents assume that Montessori education is only meant for preschoolers or kindergarten-aged children. But is Montessori only for early childhood? The Montessori method does not stop at Kindergarten. In fact, it does not … Read more
If you are looking into a Montessori elementary school, one concern you may have is its approach to testing. You may notice that the Montessori curriculum is unlike traditional education methods, guided by progress, individual comprehension, and skill mastery. This approach does not rely on formal testing as the main measurement of success. Montessori schools … Read more
One of the biggest differences parents notice when exploring Montessori education curricula is the implementation of multi-age classrooms. During your first visit to a Montessori school, you shouldn’t be surprised when you see three, four, and five-year-olds learning together in the same room or project collaboration between six through nine-year-olds. The multi-age structure mirrors real … Read more
We’re so grateful for the caring teachers at FMM that helped both our sons in their pre-school years. Pros: flexibility with p/t to f/t scheduling (3-5 days, midday to early evening pickup), affordable monthly tuition, fun activities on-site & special class performances, plus a summer program add-on for a very nominal supply fee.
