About Lakewood Montessori
Welcome to Lakewood Montessori! We invite you to explore our website and discover what makes us truly special. We are dedicated to providing the very best Montessori education possible. We are a warm, welcoming community, in which children and adults find lasting friendships and support.
Lakewood Montessori is an active learning environment. Our classrooms are lovely and well-equipped. Our teachers are certified and receive on-going training. We strive to prepare our students with a love for learning about the world we live in, and awaken their imaginations to the limitless possibilities in life. We emphasize love of learning, concentration, self-esteem, respect for others, and independence. We believe every child has great gifts to offer this world.
We invite you to visit our school, and to feel the spirit of our school community. Tours can be scheduled Monday through Thursday mornings, or call for an appointment. Learn more about Lakewood Montessori - click here >>
Lakewood Montessori is an active learning environment. Our classrooms are lovely and well-equipped. Our teachers are certified and receive on-going training. We strive to prepare our students with a love for learning about the world we live in, and awaken their imaginations to the limitless possibilities in life. We emphasize love of learning, concentration, self-esteem, respect for others, and independence. We believe every child has great gifts to offer this world.
We invite you to visit our school, and to feel the spirit of our school community. Tours can be scheduled Monday through Thursday mornings, or call for an appointment. Learn more about Lakewood Montessori - click here >>
"The child is both a hope and promise for mankind. If we therefore mind this embryo as our most precious treasure, we will be working for the greatness of humanity."
Dr. Maria Montessori
Dr. Maria Montessori
What Is The Montessori Approach?
The term "Montessori" refers to Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian doctor who discovered the learning potential of young children around 100 years ago. Her discoveries were revolutionary at the time and are now validated by modern brain research. Her influence is felt throughout the child development field. For instance, she was the first to design child-sized furniture and also invented the jungle gym.
Lakewood Montessori uses the methods and materials designed by Dr. Montessori. The philosophy involves a few key principles:
• Young children possess unusually sensitive and extraordinary abilities for absorbing information from their environment. Montessori referred to young children as having absorbent minds similar to sponges.
• The most important years for learning and growth are the first six years of life, the time when children absorb knowledge unconsciously.
• Children have a deep love and need for purposeful activity, which Dr. Montessori called "work". It is through this activity that the child accomplishes an important intrinsic goal; the development of his or her mental, physical and social powers.
• The goal of early childhood education should be to cultivate and encourage within the child, his or her natural desire to learn.
Lakewood Montessori uses the methods and materials designed by Dr. Montessori. The philosophy involves a few key principles:
• Young children possess unusually sensitive and extraordinary abilities for absorbing information from their environment. Montessori referred to young children as having absorbent minds similar to sponges.
• The most important years for learning and growth are the first six years of life, the time when children absorb knowledge unconsciously.
• Children have a deep love and need for purposeful activity, which Dr. Montessori called "work". It is through this activity that the child accomplishes an important intrinsic goal; the development of his or her mental, physical and social powers.
• The goal of early childhood education should be to cultivate and encourage within the child, his or her natural desire to learn.