THE MONTESSORI METHOD
Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophies developed around the belief that children are self-motivated and have the desire within themselves to learn and become functionally independent.
An orderly environment is prepared for the children allowing them the freedom of choice within limits and freedom of movement.
The Montessori guide (lead teacher) observes the children and presents individual and small group lessons, allowing each child to develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, and intellectually at their own pace.
Children show patterns of concentration and the need for repetition in order to refine and master a particular skill. In a Montessori classroom, children may work with a material they choose for as long as they wish, which allows the children the opportunity to develop attention to detail and increased concentration.
Grace and courtesy is the Montessori approach of guiding a child towards respect for the materials, environment and for being sensitive, caring, and kind towards others. These values are necessary for moral and spiritual development and contribute to helping the child acquire a positive self-image.
Good Shepherd Montessori also utilizes Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a beautiful Montessori-based, well-rounded, inclusive faith formation program for children from preschool through 6th grade. This method embraces the child’s relationship with God and encourages us to come alongside the child as they wonder and discover more about the Good Shepherd.
