Montessori
Why Choose Montessori?
Montessori education focuses on educating the whole child- building independence, strengthening social and emotional skills, and learning academics. Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to foster independence. Children are empowered to take ownership of their learning and cultivate intrinsic motivation rather than relying on external rewards. Children in Montessori schools learn individually or in small groups using specially-designed, hands-on materials. These materials help children to develop a deep understanding of concepts. Many of these materials are used throughout elementary school in ways that are increasingly complex and challenging.
All Montessori classrooms are multi-age. These multi-age groupings create opportunities for children to develop independence, sense of community, and leadership. Children can progress at their own pace, learning from both their teacher and their peers. Children will only have three teachers during their time at a Montessori school. These are the three multi-age groupings:
- Children’s House: Pre-K and Kindergarten
- Lower Elementary (E1): Grades 1, 2, and 3
- Upper Elementary (E2): Grades 4 and 5
Montessori education recognizes the importance of choice (what to work on, where to work, and how long to practice) for greater engagement and deeper learning. These choices are embedded in a supportive structure that ensures children learn age-appropriate concepts. Montessori children grow up to be confident, life-long learners, and engaged citizens.
SPPS Montessori Magnet Schools
All SPPS Montessori Magnet schools offer grades Pre-K through 5th grade.
- Barack & Michelle Obama Montessori Elementary School: Transportation provided for areas C-West, D, E, and F.
(Formerly J.J. Hill Montessori) - Crossroads Montessori School: Transportation provided for areas A-F.
- Nokomis Montessori School - North Campus: Transportation provided for areas A and C-East.
- Nokomis Montessori School - South Campus: Transportation provided for area B