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Philosophy
The Montessori method is designed to help children with their
task of inner construction as they grow from childhood to
maturity. The Montessori approach succeeds because its
principles are based on the natural development of the child.
The inherent flexibility of the Montessori approach allows it to be
adapted to the needs of the individual child, regardless of the
level of ability, learning style or social maturity.
The Montessori environment is designed to meet the physical,
cognitive and social needs intrinsic to each child, and to nurture
the child to learn and thrive. In the Montessori classroom,
children are free to respond to their natural drive to work and
learn. The child’s inherent joy of learning is encouraged by
giving him/her the opportunities to engage in meaningful
activities, under the guidance of the Montessori teacher. Each
child develops concentration, motivation, persistence, and
discipline through their work. Within this framework of order, the
child progresses at their own pace and rhythm, while
discovering the joys of learning, and developing social and
intellectual discipline.

Primary, Pre-K & Kindergarten-
Elementary-
At the Elementary level, the Montessori Method is noticeably different from the Primary, Pre-K and
Kindergarten Programs. These differences are primarily due to crucial distinctions in the personality
of the elementary age child. Dr. Montessori explains:
“Education between the ages of six and twelve is not a direct continuation of that which
has gone before, although it is built upon that foundation. Psychologically there is a
decided change in personality (within the child), and we recognize that nature has made
this a period for the acquisition of culture, just as the former was for the absorption of
environment. The elementary child has reached a new level of development. Before,
the child was interested in things: working with his hands, learning their names. Now the
child is interested mainly in the how and why… the problem of cause and effect.”
The elementary curriculum at CMMS does not merely emphasize content/facts but also higher order
thinking and association between different areas of study. For example, concepts of biology, geology
and history are united in understanding the universe and civilization. Natural sciences lead to the
social and physical sciences, while algebra and geometry concepts emerge from basic number
operations. Language is integrated with creative writing and grammar analysis, and built into the
cultural content of the curriculum.
The CMMS Elementary curriculum is organized into three integrated parts:
- The first part focuses on the mastery of fundamental skills and basic core knowledge.
- The second part seeks to capture the imagination of the child by introducing the disciplines of
science, mathematics, social studies and language through stories, experiences and
research projects.
- The third part is designed to promote in-depth, self-learning in the child by allowing him/her to
explore topics that capture his/her imagination. This approach includes pursuing library
research, gathering information on the web, assembling portfolios and communicating their
work to their peers.

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