In a Montessori environment, the individual child is regarded with profound respect and we understand that each child learn at his/her own pace and style. Young children, in particular, experience sensitive periods for learning, times when they are especially receptive to certain knowledge or skills.

Since the classroom environment provides a rich array of learning materials and activities, children are encouraged to choose appropriate work and to operate independently within the class. As they experience the satisfaction of mastering a task or skill, children are inspired to further challenge themselves.

  "Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future."

-Maria Montessori