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Montessori vs Traditional Schooling
Montessori schooling emphasizes cognitive and social development where the teacher acts as mentor and guide while traditional schooling emphasizes rote-learning and social behavior with the teacher dictating and in control.
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An Introduction to the Montessori Method
"The Montessori experience at an early age prepares children at a later age to be able to isolate, classify, discriminate, analyze, and use critical thinking skill. It is a basis for creative learning and intellectual curiosity." Dr. Maria...
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Some Important Aspects of the Montessori Method
The Montessori method is based on years of patient observation and study of children by Dr. Maria Montessori, who was a scientist educated and qualified for this task. She was a medical doctor, a student of psychology, and a Professor of...
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Alexander Montessori School

Montessori children are uniquely adaptable. They have learned to work independently and in groups. Since they've been encouraged to make decisions from an early age, these children are problem-solvers who can make appropriate decisions and manage their time well. They have been encouraged to exchange ideas and discuss their work freely with others. Their good communication skills ease the way in new settings. Research has shown that the best predictor of future success is a positive sense of...(read more...)

14400 Old Cutler Road, Village of Palmetto Bay, FL 33158  Map   See all locations
305-233-4540
www.AlexanderMontessori.com
 

Kingswood Montessori Academy

Kingswood Montessori Academy was founded in 1968, at its present location, under the direction of Elizabeth Calabrese. Mrs. Calabrese, B.S., received her Montessori training in Miami from Dr. Elizabeth Caspari, a pioneer of Montessori Education in the United States. Dr. Caspari trained directly under Dr. Maria Montessori for four years in the mountains of India during WW II. She is still active today, at the age of 100, holding seminars and training classes for Americans.
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20130 SW 304 Street, Homestead, FL 33030  Map
305-248-2308
www.KingswoodMontessori.com

 

Montessori School of North Miami

The mission of the Montessori School of North Miami is to plant the seeds of discovery and exploration that will enable children to educate themselves throughout their lifetime; as well as to teach understanding and respect for racial, cultural and linguistic diversity.

This can only be accomplished through a dual language education immersion program for all students which emphasize the acquisition of a second language, high academic standards, cooperation with others and the...(read more...)

695 NE 123 Street, North Miami, FL 33161  Map
305-893-5994
www.MontessoriMiami.org

 

Gulfstream Montessori

Gulfstream Montessori is accredited by the Pan American Montessori Society and has been awarded the Golden Seal of Excellence award by the Broward County Board of Commissioners from 2002-2006.
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772 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009  Map
954-455-2781
www.GulfstreamMontessori.com
 

La Prima Casa Montessori

La Prima Casa opened it's doors in January 2005. It is proud to be the only international Montessori school in Miami, Florida, and is accredited by the Association Montessori International (AMI). It is a non-sectarian school located within the Immanuel Lutheran Church grounds on Brickell Avenue. At present, there are two programs offered at the school;  a toddler program (18 months to 3 years) and a primary program (3 - 6 years).

La Prima Casa along with Primera Languages is...(read more...)

1770 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33129  Map
305-854-2824
www.LaPrimaCasa.com

 

Wagner Montessori

Wagner Montessori School is an affiliate of the American Montessori Society (A.M.S.). The school follows the AMS Code of Ethics and is dedicated to following the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori as well as being licensed by the State of Florida, HRS and their regulations.(read more...)

6330 SW 40 Street, Miami, FL 33155  Map
305-661-6434
www.WagnerMontessori.com
 

Montessori Children's House

The long established school is licensed by Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida as an Educational Institution. Montessori Children's House has been a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) since 1976. Montessori Children's House continues to fulfill its dutiful commitment to its students by providing AMS certified teachers in all of its classrooms. The School prides itself on upholding its ethics, principles and foundations as inspired by the ideology of the Montessori...(read more...)

12985 SW 112 Street, Miami, FL 33186  Map
305-380-0513
www.MontessoriChildrensHouse.com

 

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