Q: Do children have fun at a Montessori school?

Yes! Maria Montessori recognized the fundamental truth that play is a child's work. As such, her method is designed to appeal to children as a form of fun play while simultaneously bestowing upon them important educational precepts.

Dr. Montessori's studies taught her that -- unlike adults -- young children must learn abstract concepts through concrete, physical examples and objects. For instance, a three-year-old child cannot grasp the mathematical concept of addition simply through verbal explanation. Rather, the child must touch and see physical examples of adding objects to a group. Montessori children "play" with specially developed materials designed to both fascinate and entertain them through visual and tactile stimulation.

Naturally, we also set aside plenty of time to run, climb, slide, socialize and play outside, as healthy children should.