About Montessori

Education should no longer be mostly imparting of knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentialities.

— Maria Montessori

Peace Montessori School’s philosophy adheres to the spirit and practice of Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator. The Montessori teaching system is a proven method for success in early childhood education. Due to its focus on low student-teacher ratios and emphasis on high quality specialized teaching materials, it has yet to be adopted by public school systems. Hence, the Montessori method seems a bit mysterious to many.

Here we demystify Montessori by answering some of the more commonly asked questions. Of course, if you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.