Sunrise Montessori Academy provides students (age 18 months through 6 years) with a specialized form of education that was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Unlike traditional teaching methods, this style provides students with an interactive approach to learning that focuses on independent problem solving, self-discovery, and nature intensive learning. This unique methodology of teaching focuses
specifically on the development of the child, and provides them with an atmosphere where they can learn through self-directed learning. Dr. Maria Montessori, Italian educator and physician, developed this philosophy in the early 1900s. Over the last one hundred years, her unique methods have led to the creation of more than 7,000 schools worldwide (4,000 in the US) that use her philosophy to educate students. The primary goal of a Montessori education is to provide children with a stimulating environment where students are freer to explore subjects and appreciate learning during the course of their tutelage. The philosophy of Dr. Montessori seeks to instill a love of learning that does not end when a child’s education is completed. Some specific goals of Sunrise are to provide a family-like atmosphere where students and families will feel like they are within a home away from home. We provide gardening education, health, nutrition, Spanish, music and physical education as well. Instilling care of one's self at this early age will impact each child throughout his/her life. Here at Sunrise, it is our goal to teach students to love and care for themselves, their environment, the earth and people throughout the world.
