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 Through a minds-on, hands-on approach to learning, Montessori school helps children develop independence, self-sufficiency, respect, teamwork, confidence, self-discipline, and competence. Children naturally love to learn. The school provides a joyful, spontaneous learning environment. The Montessori
method engages the child's inborn curiosity through the
use of concrete materials. Children learn about
themselves and their environment by doing.
View some differences between Montessori schools and traditional schools
Montessori education is based
on human tendencies to:
- Explore the world
- Share with a group
- Be independent
- Make decisions
- Create order in life
- Develop self-control
- Abstract ideas from experiences
- Use creativity and imagination
- Work hard
- Perfect efforts and creations
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Our Montessori school:
- Was developed at the request of the community and Board of Education of the Eau Claire Area School District.
- Was opened in August 2002.
- Employs teachers with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and Montessori certification.
- Follows the principles and teaching methods of Maria Montessori.
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