763-323-0741 1333 5th Ave S. • Anoka, MN 55303
Montessori education is built around the individual child. After introducing new lessons and materials, our teachers carefully observe each student’s progress and present new challenges when they are ready. Rather than moving every child through the same curriculum at the same pace, each student advances according to their own abilities, allowing them to develop confidence while mastering every subject area.
Children naturally experience sensitive periods, stages of development when they are especially ready to learn specific skills. Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared to support these important windows of growth.
For example, during the preschool years children naturally develop the hand strength and coordination needed for writing. The Practical Life and Sensorial areas of the Montessori classroom provide purposeful activities that strengthen these skills while building concentration, independence, and confidence.
In a Montessori classroom, the child is the focus of learning rather than the teacher. Our teachers serve as guides, introducing new lessons, observing progress, and encouraging each child to reach their full potential.
This individualized approach allows children to develop confidence while discovering the joy of learning for themselves.
Children are encouraged to make meaningful choices throughout their school day while learning that freedom comes with responsibility. Students select much of their own work within the structure of the Montessori curriculum, complete expected lessons, and learn to respect their classmates and classroom environment.
This balance of independence and accountability helps children become confident, self-motivated learners.
Every child develops differently, and Montessori education embraces those differences.
It is common for one child to advance quickly in mathematics while another excels in language or science. Because instruction is individualized, children are free to progress at the pace that is right for them in every subject. This allows each student to build a strong understanding of concepts before moving on to new challenges.
Dr. Maria Montessori developed her method through careful observation of children. She noted that learning is enhanced through the use of attractive, multi-sensory materials (materials that utilize two or more senses while isolating a single attribute, such as color or texture). Our children experience different textures, different sounds, different shades of color, and different shapes in many of the materials presented.
Classroom materials flow in a logical sequence to ensure a full and proper understanding of the subject matter. Our students are comfortable and confident with new work and higher concepts as they are introduced. A lesson in geography may also involve mathematics and history, a feature of Montessori education that assists with more thorough learning.
Self-correcting materials allow a child to see for himself if he has obtained a correct answer, freeing the teacher to introduce more work to other children. Being able to correct one’s own answers promotes independence because the child sees that he can do it himself. Independence leads to confidence, which is so essential for the development of self-esteem and goal directed action.
Choosing the right preschool or kindergarten is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child. At Montessori Renaissance Academy, we create an environment where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Through individualized instruction, hands-on experiences, and caring teachers who truly know each child, our Children’s House program helps students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
We’d love the opportunity to answer your questions, share more about our Montessori approach, and help you determine whether MRA is the right fit for your family.
We would love to share the benefits of a Montessori education with you! Call 763-323-0741 or reach out to learn more.