Suntree Montessori School

How can a “real” Montessori classroom be identified?

Authentic Montessori Classroom Since “Montessori” is a word in the public domain, it is possible for any individual or institution to claim to be Montessori. But an authentic Montessori classroom must have these basic characteristics at all age levels: Teachers, credentialed in the Montessori philosophy and methodology for the age level they are teaching, who… [Learn More]

The Moveable Alphabet

The Moveable Alphabet was developed by Dr. Montessori when she realized that children had the mental capacity to analyze the sounds in words way before they could synthesize them. The former is what we do when we write, while the latter is how we read. During a child’s first year in a Primary environment, a… [Learn More]

Montessori Education & Your Child

Montessori is a unique educational approach that nurtures a child’s intrinsic desire to learn. Montessori focuses on the whole child—his cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Montessori education is right for children of any age. Some Montessori schools provide all levels of learning, from infant/toddler though the secondary level. Others offer only certain education levels.… [Learn More]