Greenbrier Montessori School
Center in Chesapeake, VA 23320
Our mission at Greenbrier Montessori School, is to teach children to love learning, through a guided curriculum that adheres, to the basic standards of the Montessori method of childhood education. This is accomplished through a system, that features the “prepared environment” where the teacher, using error-controlled materials, guides the child in the quest for free learning.
We believe children learn best in an environment:
- which allows them to choose activities
- that fosters independent decisions
- provide opportunities to learn from their peers
- which encourages self-control and creative thinking
- provides freedom, encouragement, and necessary tools to be self-sufficient in their classroom community, both academically and socially.
- Child Ages:
- 2 years - 13 years
- Rates:
- $$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Vouchers:
- This provider does not accept vouchers
- Preschool:
- No
- Hours of Operation:
- 6:30am - 5:30pm
Monday - Friday
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The Montessori system of education is both a philosophy of child development and a rationale for guiding such growth. It is based on the work of Maria Montessori, (1870 – 1952). Her system focuses on the child’s developmental needs for freedom within limits, as well as a carefully prepared environment which guarantees exposure to materials and experiences. It is designed to take full advantage of the child’s desire to learn and the child’s unique ability to develop his/her own capabilities.
Greenbrier Montessori School was designed to foster a love of learning and to educate children to be caring, socially-responsible citizens of their community and world. GMS seeks to educate the whole child, applying the Montessori philosophy, in a family-oriented environment. For Dr. Montessori, and for GMS, education is a preparation for life. GMS follows the philosophy of Dr. Montessori by offering a truly child-centered and multi-sensory environment. The curriculum, classroom, and teacher’s role are all carefully designed to honor self-paced growth while encouraging group awareness and social cooperation. A child learns best within a social environment that supports unique individual development. Following initial presentation by the teacher, the children work freely at their own pace with materials they have chosen. They self-motivate, become independent, develop a great sense of responsibility and good work habits. Maria Montessori gave children the opportunity to become self-teachers using the didactic materials, realizing children do more when they self-teach. This underlying philosophy, to self-teach, can be seen at work at Greenbrier Montessori School.