A School Where Students Learn as Much From Their Experiences as They Do From the Teachers.
Montessori of Valencia is a culturally diverse community that respects and serves the needs of families by tapping into the natural curiosity of children. We aid their development in a warm and welcoming environment.
The developmental stages from birth through elementary school are incredibly dynamic and as a school we support students and their families during this period of growth and change.
Montessori Education is both a philosophy of child development and a rationale for quality in that development. The special method, named for the Italian physician Maria Montessori, stresses the importance of the development of a healthy self-concept. At The Montessori of Valencia we take an authentic approach to teaching Montessori methods while ensuring that our kids transition well into the traditional school environment.
The Montessori Method was developed in the 1900´s by Dr. Maria Montessori. She based her method on the premise that each child is born with a natural curiosity for life and its surroundings, and a drive to develop himself. A child learns best by using his senses and having the freedom to explore with materials that are a part of his prepared environment.
Dr. Maria Montessori devised the “prepared environment” to allow all children to work and develop at their own speed. In order to achieve this in a positive and successful method, Dr. Montessori designed various materials for the children to use individually. All materials/jobs are carefully made to self-teach the child by having a “control of error”.
This “control of error” is what enables teachers to evaluate the child’s understanding and to correct the child without negative reinforcements but with praise and encouragement to try it again.
The goal is to motivate and stimulate a child’s natural desire to learn. For more information on Montessori in our facility, please feel free to contact us! We look forward to speaking with you!
Our teachers are carefully selected for their Montessori–based belief that children grow and learn best in a loving and nurturing environment. Their job is to encourage the child’s natural curiosity, to provide ample opportunities for exploration and discovery. They help to direct the child to develop the skills needed to succeed and experience the thrill of independent accomplishment. Our Montessori teachers, in addition to education in early childhood development, are all trained in the use of Montessori materials.
Our Director Mrs. Erin has a rich educational background which spans 20 years in both elementary teaching roles and executive administration in a directorial position.
Montessori of Valencia is committed to providing the highest quality learning environment for children.
We have implemented a “prepared environment” here at Montessori of Valencia for all the children to have an opportunity to be successful and exceed their fullest potential.
Our objective is simple…provide an atmosphere of learning that is LOVING and SAFE.
We Create Successful Adults, One Child at a Time by Helping them To:
– Learn how to regulate their behavior
– Control their impulses
– Learn to plan and strategize
– Effectively problem solve
– Learn to be flexible and self correct when necessary
– Learn to take initiative
– Develop responsibility
– Engage in depth-based thinking requiring long periods of concentration
– Work collaboratively with peers on projects
