EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Primary Community
“The essential
thing is for the task to arouse such an interest that it engages the whole
personality. In our schools this moment
of healing is not the point of arrival...but it is the point of departure,
after which ‘freedom of action’ consolidates and develops the personality.”
~ Dr.
Maria Montessori
Children in this stage of
development love to work in a community of independent learners. A wide range of activities engage the
children at all levels of ability and maturity, and facilitate the Montessori
goals of individualized work, timely progress, independence, and social
awareness. This stage of development provides the foundation for all future
work. Since Montessori recognizes that children learn best through their own
efforts, the role of the Montessori teacher is that of an objective observer
and guide.