Sonnet Montessori
Preschool in Prior Lake, MN 55372
Our mission statement reflects our belief in what a quality school should do.
We are dedicated to providing an outstanding learning environment for children between the ages of 16 months and 6 years. Our school follows the child-centered Montessori system of education and our goal is that each child fulfills his or her social and academic potential in a caring, safe, diverse and challenging environment.
Our dedicated staff, which consists of Montessori teachers and qualified childcare providers from around the world, bring extensive Montessori and childcare experience to our school and curriculum foundation. We will treat each child as if they are our own, and consider their educational and practical life readiness, as well as their safety, as our top priorities
The Montessori philosophy is based on a profound respect for each child as a unique human being. The goal is not to control, but to inspire our children to learn voluntarily. In its essence, Montessori is designed to teach children to think deeply, to think for themselves and to think about others.
We invite you to join us at Sonnet Montessori as we offer the opportunity for a vibrant and fresh vision of education for your child.
- Child Ages:
- 1.5 years - 12 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm
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Maria Montessori believed that children learn their best by doing things for themselves. The children are given the opportunity to learn basic knowledge and skills through their own interests and hands-on experience.
Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and develop their self esteem. They learn to trust their own ability to think and solve problems independently.
The Montessori teacher’s priority is “to help the child to help himself.”
Maria Montessori:
The founder of Montessori Education
The Montessori method of teaching young children was developed by an Italian educator and physician, Maria Montessori. She was born in 1870 in Italy, and was the first woman to receive a medical degree.
She later joined the medical staff at the university’s psychiatric clinic. She discovered and proved that these children were capable not only of passing the required school examinations, but also of taking care of themselves and their environment.
Later, Montessori began to think that her methods would prove even more effective with students of normal intelligence. She opened the first Montessori school, called the Casa dei Bambini (Children’s House), in 1907. The school was located in the worst slum district of Rome and the class consisted of fifty children between two and five years old. Montessori soon discovered that the elder children took a pride in taking care of their school. They enjoyed helping with the younger ones and they wanted to learn.
Her school received overnight acclaim; conservatives appreciated the calm respectable behavior of the little children, along with their love for work. Liberals applauded the freedom and spontaneity.
Today, nearly 100 years later, her schools continue to thrive and expand, a tribute to her inspirational insight, which has helped change the course of childhood education.
The International Montessori Council has more details on the life and work of this remarkable woman.
