PMEI follows the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.
We believe, as she did, that within each child is
the seed of unlimited potential which will guide the
child into adulthood. We emphasize individualized
education as opposed to strict curricular education
while utilizing many types of curricula.
Each
child is educated at his or her own rate of development.
Our focus is to continually stimulate the child through
an enriched environment with activities, materials,
and extensions that promote experimentation at every
developmental level. In essence, we offer the world
on a silver platter knowing that the innate curiosity
of children will promote independence, exploration,
experimentation and creativity.
These
goals of nurturing curiosity and independence are
balanced with our goals of developing responsibility
and self-discipline. Defined limits and expectations
are set through curriculum standards as well as through
student coded of conduct and discipline. Each child
is offered opportunities to grow within the context
of respect for themselves, the environment and the
people with which he/she shares the world. These concepts
are the core of Dr. Montessori's philosophy
of education.
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