As children work and play together, they develop important socialization skills. These group oriented activities teach children to cooperate, colloborate, negotiate and develop and understanding and respect for others.

It has been proven that a child learns best by doing. Through stimulating activities that allow him to touch, investigate and explore, your child will become well-rounded in sensory, mathematics, music, art, language, science and practical life skills.

Children have a natural desire to "know". By providing your child with a variety of opportunities, materials and acitivities, this desire to "know" will develop into curiosity. And, curiosity is a prerequisite for creative learning.

Activities are developed so that each new step is built on the skill that your child has already mastered, so failure is eliminated from the experience. As your child experiences success after success, she is assured that she can learn on her own. Her self-esteem will develop and she'll feel confident about her own unique abilities and ideas.

We believe children should have balance of learning and fun, structure and choice, group and individual exploration, along with uninterrupted time to explore, inquire and grow. Through self-directed activities, children can work at their own pace, repeating the activities they enjoy. This contributes to your child's success in school and learning because she is enjoying what she's doing.

Because children are given a choice of activities, they become accustomed to choosing thier own work. This encourage your child to build leadership skills initiative which inspires individual growth. Children are taught persistence by trial and error and by being encouraged to complete an activity once they begin it.

The ability to listen to and follow instructions foster effective learning throughout your child's lifetime. Through these experiences, your child will form positive listening, attention and concentration skills.

The Montessori classroom itself is an valuable teaching tool. The space is simple and well-organized. This atmosphere is arranged to provide children with a sense of order but still allow them the opportunity to explore, learn and have fun.

Many activities in the Montessori classroom are designed to help children gain control over their muscles and movement. While participating in many of these activities, your child is building muscles in his fingers that will help give him better control when he begins writing.

Providing challenging sorting and matching activitites, which distinguish differences and similarities in sizes, shapes, colours, textures, smells, sound etc. develop and sharpen all of your child's senses.