Montessori School of La Jolla II

The main purpose for establishing the Montessori School of La Jolla II more than a decade ago continues today. We strive to provide a carefully planned and stimulating environment to help our students develop an excellent foundation for creative learning.

The learning materials at our school have been designed to provide a wide variety of learning experiences geared toward the developmental needs of young children. Each activity involves experiencing with unique materials proven to be intensely fascinating for the young child. When engaged in well structured tasks our students experience an inner satisfaction leaving them with a positive attitude toward everything connected with school. Therefore the specific goals for the students who attend Montessori School of La Jolla II are as follows:

1. Develop a positive attitude toward school in each student

Most of the learning activities are individualized. For example each student engages in a learning task which has particular appeal to him/her. The activities are geared to the child’s needs and level of readiness. Consequently the child works at his/her own rate repeating the task as often as he/she likes thus experiencing a series of successful achievements. In this manner the child builds up a positive attitude toward learning.

2. Helping each student develop self confidence as an independent learner

Many grade school and high school pupils have difficulty in school because they do not have confidence in themselves. Our school tasks are programmed so that each new step is built on what the student has already mastered thus removing the negative experience of frequent failure. Success after success builds up an inner confidence in the children assuring them that they can learn by themselves. These confidence building activities likewise contribute to the students emotional development.

3. Assisting each student in building a habit of concentration

Effective learning presupposes the ability to listen carefully and to attend to what is said or demonstrated. Through a series of absorbing experiences the student forms habits of extended attention thus increasing the ability to concentrate.

4. Fostering an abiding curiosity in each student

In a rapidly changing society all of us are students our entire lives. A deep persistent and abiding curiosity is a prerequisite for creative learning. By providing students with opportunities to discover qualities dimensions and relationships amidst a rich variety of stimulating learning situations the natural desire to comprehend is developed into a habit of curiosity.

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Child Ages:

2.5 years - 6 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

7:30-8:30 A.M. and 3:00-5:30 P.M.