Who We Are
What is Montessori Preschool?
Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian Physician, started a school in 1906 and developed an environment and method of education for children based on her observations of them. She observed their almost effortless ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings, as well as their tireless interest in manipulating materials. Every piece of equipment, every exercise, every method she developed was based on what she observed children to do “naturally”, by themselves, unassisted by adults.
Based on her observations, she believes that children under six have extraordinary powers of mind. They have a universal, once in a lifetime ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings just by living, what she calls the absorbent mind. Children learn by touching and manipulating objects. In a prepared environment, they learn to work independently, based on their own initiative, which builds concentration and self discipline.
Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian Physician, started a school in 1906 and developed an environment and method of education for children based on her observations of them. She observed their almost effortless ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings, as well as their tireless interest in manipulating materials. Every piece of equipment, every exercise, every method she developed was based on what she observed children to do “naturally”, by themselves, unassisted by adults.
Based on her observations, she believes that children under six have extraordinary powers of mind. They have a universal, once in a lifetime ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings just by living, what she calls the absorbent mind. Children learn by touching and manipulating objects. In a prepared environment, they learn to work independently, based on their own initiative, which builds concentration and self discipline.
Eastern Shore Montessori School
Eastern Shore Montessori School was opened by Maria Wehrenberg in 2002. We serve children from 18 months though age 6 and have 2 classes. The school is directed and managed by Kate Burdick. All our lead teachers are Montessori trained.
ESMS is a non-profit organization affiliated with Graceport church of Fairhope.
Eastern Shore Montessori School was opened by Maria Wehrenberg in 2002. We serve children from 18 months though age 6 and have 2 classes. The school is directed and managed by Kate Burdick. All our lead teachers are Montessori trained.
ESMS is a non-profit organization affiliated with Graceport church of Fairhope.
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