Riverbend Montessori
Preschool in Sugar Land, TX 77479
Riverbend Montessori School was founded in 1976 and moved to the present site in 1984. Riverbend offers a Transition class (18 months to 36 months) a three to six year olds program a lower elementary program for first through third grades and an upper elementary program for fourth grade. Each class is specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of the students.
Maria Montessori an Italian physician studied child development observed children and designed an environment in which children learn and grow in self-esteem. Recent research into the development of the brain confirms her observations that in the first decade of life children are creating their brains through experiences in the environment and through interaction with nurturing knowledgeable adults. Children in the Montessori classroom are active learners experiencing the joy of learning and achievement.
Riverbend is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and abides by the A.M.S. Code of Ethics.
- Child Ages:
- 1.5 years - 12 years
- Rates:
- $$$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM Monday - Friday
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The Montessori class focuses on the emotional intellectual and physical development of each child.
A child-centered classroom where each student can progress at his/her own rate is the basis of the Montessori approach. During the work period the children teach themselves through the use of specially designed didactic materials. They are allowed to move freely through learning centers where the teachers guide the students in choosing an activity completing it and returning it to the shelf ready for others to use. By careful observation the Montessori teacher introduces developmentally appropriate materials and one success builds sequentially to another increasing self-confidence.
The classes are communities with ground rules designed to promote independence consideration for others and self-discipline. The classes are multiage grouped in order to develop a sense of community where children work together. The younger children teach patience and empathy and the older children are role models providing the younger ones assistance with work and help in adjusting to the classroom.
Through individual and group activities each child experiences decision making independent thinking and concern for his own and other’s property rights.
