is
grounded in a firm belief that every child's intelligence
manifests itself naturally from birth as lively fascination
and curiosity about the world around him. Each child can
thus learn most effectively when the classroom environment
is designed to meet the specific needs of each of its learners.
Nightingale
Montessori offers an educational method that
nourishes self-motivation, inspires reverence for life,
and teaches the self-discipline required for responsible
citizenship. Success is measured by the child's continuing
enthusiasm for learning.
Our
educational mission is three-fold:
1.
We are dedicated to realizing Dr. Maria Montessori's vision
through a program that makes optimal use of the critical
primary years by engaging each child's natural love of learning
and maintaining his excitement of discovery. Research confirms
Montessori's premise that there is in the early life of
every child - from birth to age 6 - an intense period of
cognitive development when the behavior patterns and value
orientation that shape the young personality are indelibly
formed.
2.
We are committed to building a strong foundation for the
continued growth of the mind and spirit as we explore the
optimal conditions in which self-motivation and independent
thinking can flourish.
3.
Our ultimate goal is to build a model educational system
(PreK-12) that can be used as a demonstration site for the
purpose of enacting crucial education and social reforms
so needed in our nation's public schools today.
