FAQ

Parents Corner

Why should I send my child to a Montessori Infant or Toddler Program?

Dr. Maria Montessori, a pioneer in child development, was one of the first
educators to believe the first 3 years of life are the most crucial to human development. The Montessori Infant/Toddler program offers the very young child a tender, nurturing environment and support for the
self-development of his own emerging...
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What is meant by the Montessori Approach to Learning?

Simply put, it is to "follow the child." The essential Montessori principle is that children hold the key to their own
self-development, knowing what it is they need to focus on at any given time. Dr. Maria Montessori called this the child's "inner guide".
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What is meant by the Montessori Prepared Environment?

Critical to the Montessori approach is the prepared environment, which is a safe, "ordered" environment that speaks to the young child's strong need for order.
The Montessori teacher, a trained
observer, prepares the environment daily according to the individual needs of each child.
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Why should my child attend the Montessori Program 5 Days?

While we do offer 2 and 3 day programs, we do believe the Montessori emphasis on 5 consecutive days is particularly important at the 0-3 and 3-5 age groups in order to allow the spontaneous learning of the child to flow smoothly.
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What developmental needs of the Infant does the Montessori Approach fulfill? (2-18 Months)

This is a time of great sensitivity to language, spatial relationships, the approach of self-discovery and nurturing behavior. The Montessori approach involves the infant in their care with a supportive, nurturing approach which develops trust...
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What developmental needs of the Toddler does the Montessori Approach fulfill? (18-30 Months)

The toddler mind is more like that of an acute observer or scientist, eager to learn, explore, try new things and master new skills. He is empowered with the need 'to do it myself". The freedom of movement and...
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How can I follow my Infant's / Toddler's development in the Montessori setting?

Daily oral and written communication between teacher and parent is critical to you and your child. The development of trust between child, teacher and parents is a key concept at Milford Montessori. Besides daily written reports in which the teacher documents care-giving needs such as diapering, feedings, etc., we want to...
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How will my child handle transition with separation?
The separation process can take time and is different for each child. Assure your child that you will return to pick them up at the end of the day. Once they are familiar with the routine of coming to school and knowing that you will be there at the end of the day your child will feel more comfortable.
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How do children interact in the Montessori environment?

A key concept to Montessori schools is developing a sense of community. At the 0-3 age groups this begins with developing a sense of "family" in the Montessori environment. Critical to the development of this concept is a mixed age group at each stage of development; 0-3; 3-6; 6-9; and so on. Children interact through a variety of activities such as music and movement...
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What is meant by an "Immersion Program" at this age?

As Dr. Maria Montessori profiled in the “Absorbent Mind", the child is absorbing everything from the environment through the five senses. The mind of the 0-3 child is highly absorbent for language as their audio discrimination at this stage is very high. We now know the exposure to another language at this sensitive period is not only beneficial to brain development...
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What are the Planes of Development?

The Four Planes of Development or the Constructive Rhythm of life is nothing other than an overall vision of Montessori’s developmental psychology. In a manuscript written by Montessori about this chart, she says that scientific studies and meticulous
testing carried out in all parts of the world, with children of different races and different socioeconomic conditions, have shown scientists that development does not proceed in a linear or constant fashion.
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What is the Learning Triangle?

n a Montessori program, the teacher, the child, and the environment create a learning triangle a complete prepared atmosphere. Classrooms are orderly and calm, giving the children the opportunity to concentrate
and go about their work independently. The teacher provides guidance as support as the child works at her/his own pace. The child interacts with the teacher when support and guidance are needed. The child, through individual choices makes use of what the environment.. Read more...

Milford Montessori School

Testimonials

"Our son has exceeded any expectations we could have had from an academic standpoint. He has just turned 5 and is reading at an end of kindergarten level, doing math work that is far beyond any 5-year-old, knows all of his continents, and has a true love of learning. Beyond the academic learning, he has learned so much about being an independent problem solver as well. Ms. Brea and the amazing staff at Milford Montessori have given us the best fgift we could ever give our son. We could not be happier with our last three years at Milford Montessori."

Sincerely,
- Bob & Mandy Brugger

"Milford Montessori School has been such a blessing to us this year. Like every parent sending their child to school for the first time, I was nervous for the transition. MMS immediately proved to be a stable, calm and supporting environment in which my child was able to thrive. I couldn't have asked for better teachers and staff. My son has come so far academically, socially and emotionally in the preschool class. I wholeheartedly recommend MMS to anyone considering the school for their child."

Thanks and regards,
- Jamie Baggett

"We are thrilled with Milford Montessori! Our girls have absolutely flourished there. We have seen tremendous development in them scholastically, socially and emotionally. The teachers are attentive and caring, and the Montessori program is world class!"

- Dikos Family

"Milford Montessori School has been a delightful first school for our Daughter. She has gained confidence, social skills and a love of learning. I couldn't be happier with the kindness, patience and passion of the staff at MMS. We are so thrilled to have found such a wonderful school for our Daughter to learn and grow."

- Andrew Wilke

"Our children have been at Milford Montessori for the last year and a half, and we have seen them grow and thrive in many new ways! There is a confidence and a self-assurance in completing everyday tasks that they now know they can do independently, and they are only 4 years old! There is an internal calmness and concentration that I never though I would see in my small children, and I was startled to see it across all of the children in the classes when we went to a parent night recently. The curriculum is amazing and the skill in which the building blocks of language, math, science and many other subjects are taught makes me wish I could go back to school again myself! Our desire was to find a school that would spark a lifelong love of learning in our children, and we found it at MMS."

- Jessica Massey

"We are so grateful to be a part of the Milford Montessori family! We have been part of this wonderful school for three years and it has been amazing how much my children have grown as little humans both in their independent abilities and academic knowledge. The teachers and staff truly care about their kids and have a great ability to create caring and supportive classrooms where kids feel safe and taken care of. My kids are always excited to go to school and that makes for a happy Mom & Dad as we drop them off every morning. If you are looking for a school that creates well rounded little people, please check this place out."

- The Tylers

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