“The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”
– Maria Montessori
The basis of Montessori philosophy of education is founded on the principle that children have what Dr. Montessori called an absorbent mind. They are capable of effortlessly acquiring knowledge from their surroundings. At Children’s House of Ormond Beach, we believe that learning should take place in a multi-age classroom where children are at various stages of development and therefore can benefit from each other.
Children are naturally interested in their environment and have an internal desire not only to learn about it but also to achieve competence in it. Dr. Montessori developed the idea of a prepared environment where the teacher prepares the classroom to facilitate maximum independent learning and exploration by the children. This environment enables the children to develop concentration, perseverance; reasoning, cooperation, and confidence that will help them become competent learners.
The children are free to move about the classroom, choosing learning materials that are of interest to them. The teacher introduces new work, both individually and in groups, and adapts the learning environment to the children. The Montessori philosophy introduces children to the joy of learning at an early age and provides a framework in which intellectual and social development go hand-in-hand.
Children’s House of Ormond Beach is an enriching and diverse preschool through fifth grade academy dedicated to mirroring Dr. Montessori’s philosophy on learning. Our mission is to cultivate a child’s natural desire to learn through a Hybrid-Montessori curriculum in which students are academically challenged, in a personalized and nurturing way. We have a deep concern for the whole child and feel that physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth are of equal importance. Our goal is to help our learners develop fully through blending principles of the Montessori Method and differentiated traditional learning skills.