In 1907 Maria opened a childcare center in a poor inner-city area — this was the first Casa dei Bambini, or Montessori school. By 1910, Montessori schools gained acclaim and popularity. Today there are more than 22,000 Montessori schools in at least 110 countries according to the American ...
It is not uncommon for Montessori schools to receive positive feedback about student behaviour during field trips. I have gotten many compliments on my class’ behaviour while we were out throughout the years. I can’t take full credit since their Toddler and Casa teachers worked very hard to...
Marbles aren’t the only things my kids move at school. One essential thing (for us) about the Montessori program is that it gets my kids up and moving their bodies. “Regular” public schools in our area only have 20 minutes of recess per day, which means the kids are, for the most...
One of the best schools in the area. My younger kid is presently enrolled and my older graduated from the school couple of years ago. We love this school, it is safe, kids have fun and learn various topics- reading, math, geography, social studies etc. One big plus is one-on-one at...
Infants and toddlers may be together or separate, with a toddler classroom serving children 18 months to three years. Primary classrooms are for children ages 3-6, with preschool and kindergarten-aged children together. The elementary years serve children ages 6-12; some schools separate into lowe...
Education for Life Lessons are designed and given to individual children when they are most ready to learn. Social, emotional, and physical development are emphasized along with academic skills. Current neurology and human development research consistently backs Montessori....
We had to laugh when With Building Blocks, Educators Going Back to Basics appeared in the NYTimes online. This very interesting article outlines the current recognition of blocks as a worthy and useful educational pastime for children in PreK and Kindergarten in the more expensive schools in New ...
Montessori Schools of California provides top rated Montessori programs for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school children in the East Bay and Central Valley area of Northern California.
There isn't a better Montessori school in the area. We have experience having our children in the program from infant through primary so far and have only felt lucky to be part of such a wonderful community of educators and administrators. The educators are passionate about care for the child...
Read what parents are saying about our schools: Julia & Andy Hawthorne School in the Hills Montessori Parent “We have been a part of the School In the Hills Family because they have been a part of ours for almost 10 years! It has been a blessing to have our daughters in such a ...