Hand in Hand Christian Montessori

Hand In Hand believes that all people are created in the image and LIKENESS of God with unique combinations of gifts, abilities, interests, learning styles and personalities. We believe we must incorporate Christ in all we do, as we hold to the truth that God deeply loves all people and has a plan for each of our lives.

We believe children are UNIQUE CREATIONS with inquisitive, creative, inspiring natural bents. They move through development stages, called sensitive periods, in which particular learning its optimum level.

For children, education can be a joyful process in a PREPARED ENVIRONMENT of continuous learning, using proper educational tools that encourage and self-correct, and interacting with qualified teachers who facilitate and seek to find the children’s natural talents. We believe in creating a cooperative classroom that is child-sized, safe, and sensorial-based that fosters respect, responsibility and independence.

Hand In Hand’s purpose is to provide CHILDREN, infant to junior high, (as well as an option for junior high children) with a Montessori-style classroom of religious education, practical life, sensorial refinement, mathematics, language arts, natural science, history, geography and creative arts. We believe children are created uniquely by God (Psalm 139:14) and have special gifts (Romans 12:6). The carefully prepared environment is brought to life by teachers who have been trained in this work to help children learn for themselves. Our educational goal is to provide children with a positive, self-initiated learning environment emphasizing God’s unconditional love (Romans 8:38). We hope that this educational experience assists them in growing in holiness, discerning vocations, and preparing for a lifelong ministry for the greater glory of Christ and His Kingdom.

Hand In Hand’s purpose is to invite PARENTS to participate in presentations and discussions related to children and families in a context of godly values and spiritual support (Titus 2:3-5). As advocates of the home, our mission is to strengthen families by educating parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher, nurturer, and role model (Proverbs 22:6). Parents of preschool and elementary-age children who are intentional about continuing purposeful activities at home and/or home education will feel supported with our educational philosophy and resources.

Hand In Hand’s final purpose is to engage parents and children in MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES in the classroom context as well as at home. We have planned a balanced year of days both at Hand In Hand and at home designed to encourage families to play and learn, work and worship together.
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