There are literally thousands of testimonials from parents about why they chose, and continue to choose, Montessori education for their child(ren). Now, not all of those testimonials will apply to your family, of course. Each family has unique needs factored into their decision making. But there are some similarities between the testimonials; common threads that […]
Montessori education has been around a long time. It dates back to the days of its founder, Maria Montessori, who opened Casa Dei Bambini (or “Children’s House”) on the 6th of January 1907. Although most of the world wouldn’t notice the opening of the first Montessori school, Maria had a strong impression that day. She […]
Does your child hate going to school in the morning? Have you ever wondered why? In a recent survey, ScienceDirect asked over 21,000 students questions about school. (You may want to sit down, the results are pretty bad.) 75% of all feelings students reported in their open-ended responses were negative. And those negative feelings prevailed […]
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside Providence Montessori Academy? You probably know the classrooms, desks, and materials are different from what you’d find in a traditional school. Today we’re going to give you a glimpse into the unique world of a Montessori classroom. First of all, our classrooms are separated into different groups: […]
Providence Montessori Academy wants to introduce you to our incredible 3-6 year old teacher, Miss Kelsey. Kelsey is an early childhood lead teacher who switched from working in a traditional classroom to join our team at Providence Montessori Academy. So what’s the difference between a traditional teacher and a “Montessori Lead Teacher?” Observing the students. […]
The Montessori method gives room for a child’s spontaneous interest in learning and it really sets us apart from other schools. Our teachers allow children to gravitate toward what captivates them, instead of forcing them to learn certain subjects at certain times. Pace is dictated by the child, allowing freedom to pursue their own interests, […]
Have you ever wondered what draws parents to the Montessori Method of education? And more importantly, what keeps them enrolling their students year after year? There are countless testimonials from parents just like you who are attracted to the unique method of Montessori. While sifting through those testimonials, two main attributes kept surfacing: Montessori creates […]
Pictured: Tianna Gertge, Head of School, and Madi Nichols, Director of Providence Montessori Academy A recent interview with Head of School, Tianna Gertge, shows why she chose (and continues to choose) the Montessori way: 1. What interested you most in the Montessori Method of education? I learned about the Montessori Method my freshman year of […]
Like all good stories, this one begins long ago and far away. 151 years ago in Chiaravalle Italy, to be precise. That’s the year Maria Montessori was born. Maria grew up to re-shape the way the world educates its children. She envisioned an education for the whole child; physical, emotional, social and cognitive. Now, 69 […]
Every parent wants the best possible school for their kids. And we’re very thankful there are lots of different options; (Public, Charter, Private, Homeschool, Montessori) but knowing which one is right for your child can feel overwhelming. To help you make the right choice for your family, Providence Montessori Academy has compiled a list of […]
