Why Montessori?
Our Montessori Principles
The Whole Child
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The Prepared Environment
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The Whole Child
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The Prepared Environment
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
"The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence."
-Dr. Maria Montessori
A kindergarten alternative
| Montessori | Traditional Kindergarten | |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | Tailored to each child's pace and interests | Same curriculum for all children |
| Learning style | Hands-on, self-directed exploration | Teacher-led instruction |
| Class structure | Mixed ages (2½–6) | Same-age peers |
| Teacher ratio | 8:1 | Up to 16:1 |
| Lesson planning | Individual | Group-based |
| Progress | Child moves forward when ready | Whole class advances together |
| Motivation | Intrinsic — curiosity and discovery | External — grades and rewards |
| Environment | Prepared, child-sized, freedom to move | Teacher-centred, structured seating |
| Error correction | Self-correcting materials, no shame | Teacher-corrected |
| Track record | 100+ years of research-backed results | Varies by program |
Ready to get started?
Brockville Montessori School is licensed for 32 Casa students. Enrolment is first-come, first-served. Add your child’s name to our waitlist to secure your registration priority.