At Big Picture Montessori School, our faculty is dedicated to fostering a passion for learning. All levels, Preschool, Elementary and Secondary are distinguished by a grouping of children covering a multiple layers learning cycle. This multi-aged learning environment stimulates
the development of cultural literacy for each child. The focus in the Montessori classroom is to create a learning settin
g that is individual based and to challenge each child academically. Our goal is to create self confident, caring citizens of the world. Their intellectual, moral, physical, creative, artistic and musical development is equally important. Dr. Maria Montessori developed the curricula and materials for the child to be exposed to all facets of learning. The reading and writing skills are a spring board into the deep, rich experience, which is known as the Montessori experiences for the child. These skills enable the child to gain access to the real focus and substance of a Montessori Education: Sensorial, Practical Life, Math, Language, Geography, Biology, History, Politics, Peace Education, Zoology, Music and Art History. The Montessori tradition evolved out of the European tradition of academic excellence and offers and exciting, education for the children from birth to 18 years old. The difference between the Lower and Upper Classes is a gradual growth experience toward project based learning. The children research topics in depth spanning several weeks and present their finding to their peers. The children utilize planner to organize their individual work load with respect to due dates for assignment. The goal is to lead the child into abstract learning across the curriculum. Rather than present students with all the “right answers”, Montessori teachers ask the “right question” and challenge them to find new solutions or discover the answers on their own. At Big Picture Montessori School, the children work together for many years and become a family and true community of learners, which each person is valued and given the ability to shine in all areas of their development. We welcome parents looking to place their children between the age 3 - 12 years at Big Picture Montessori School. We accept home schooled students, transfer students and expats students into our Montessori program. Admissions into the program is typically given to a family moving from a Montessori Environment or children moving up from within our school. Drop in or call or follow us on Facebook
