John Hanson Montessori Program
Preschool in Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Through rigor in the classroom, and under the guidance of Dr. Maria Montessori, John Hanson strives to provide opportunities which spark creativity and a love of learning in the child. We also seek to inspire our children to make choices that lead to appropriate academic and social development.
- Child Ages:
- 4 years - 12 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Eight Principles of Montessori Education
(1) that movement and cognition are closely entwined, and movement can enhance thinking and learning;
(2) that learning and well-being are improved when people have a sense of control over their lives;
(3) that people learn better when they are interested in what they are learning;
(4) that tying extrinsic rewards to an activity, like money for reading or high grades for tests, negatively impacts motivation to engage in that activity when the reward is withdrawn;
(5) that collaborative arrangements can be very conducive to learning;
(6) that learning situated in meaningful contexts is often deeper and richer than learning in abstract contexts;
(7) that particular forms of adult interaction are associated with more optimal child outcomes; and
(8) that order in the environment is beneficial to children.
