Monarch Montessori Churchville
Preschool in Churchville, MD 21028
Although most of us will agree that a GOOD BEGINNING in the education of a child is important to the entire structure of his/her life, there is less agreement about WHAT constitutes a good beginning. Aristotle said that everything has a beginning, middle and an end and that each part is a reflection of that which came before, or a prophecy of that which is yet to come. More often than not, the child in scholastic trouble in the middle elementary grades reflects the beginning of his education career and most likely, forecasts the early and unsuccessful end of it.
On the other hand, the adult who can successfully cope with the complex, technical society of tomorrow will be the one whose needs, interests, curiosities and energies were focused in the right direction at THE RIGHT TIME. Most learning patterns, good or bad, are firmly established by age seven or eight. The most important time for learning are the early years and Monarch Montessori School is the right place to start.
The Montessori Method focuses upon the most vital stage of the childs life: the beginning. It gives him/her freedom in a specially prepared environment, rich in motives for activity, which leads the child to acquire and develop the skills for reading, writing and use of numbers at the age when he/she is particularly sensitive and apt. Making decisions is the highest function of the human mind. The ability to make decisions depends upon the ability of the mind to establish orderly facts and to develop clarity of ideas. The prepared environment strengthens the power of the evaluation which preceded decision making.
- Child Ages:
- 2 years - 12 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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The Montessori Method of education is based on the observations and discoveries of Dr. Maria Montessori. She was one of the first female physicians in Italy, graduating from the Royal University in Rome in 1896. From her many hours of observation she began to design activities, which would help the individual development of each child. Given a carefully prepared learning environment, children would work toward perfecting their concentration and inner control. Montessori is an individualized program designed to help each child reach his/her fullest potential.
Dr. Montessori believed that children have an innate desire to learn that can be lost in traditional classrooms. She opened the first Casa de Bambini, or Children’s House, in 1907. She constantly experimented with her environment and didactic learning materials as she observed the interactions of the children. It was at this time that she developed many of her theories and recorded them in her first book: The Montessori Method. During the next 45 years, she traveled and lectured extensively throughout Europe, India, North and South America. She offered training courses and helped to establish schools. She was nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize and served as a delegate to the UNESCO Conference. Dr. Maria Montessori improved the field of education by offering teachers, schools and children a new method of education.
