
What is Montessori?
At Meadows Montessori, we believe....
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Every child and family is an important part of our close-knit school community.
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Children learn and grow through meaningful, hands-on experiences with thoughtfully designed Montessori Materials that encourage curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.
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Children flourish in a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where they feel known, supported, and connected.
What makes our program special:
Experienced, certified Montessori teachers
Authentic Montessori learning experience
Bright beautiful classrooms filled with natural light
Weekly enrichment experiences including, nature, yoga, and music
A welcoming, connected community where relationships are valued
a small, nurturing school environment where every child is known.
Convenient Westborough location serving families in the surrounding communities
Fenced-in, natural playground environment
Focus on parent education and community involvement
Other Distinctive Montessori Features:
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Classes are multi-age (typically 3-year age span).
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Use of specially designed Montessori learning materials – Hands-on, interactive, and engaging, they enable students to learn through discovery.
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Student-directed work – Students are intrinsically motivated, and learn about their personal strengths and ability to improve.
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Uninterrupted work periods – Students develop concentration, time-management skills, and a love for learning.
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Individual students follow their own interests while also learning from others.
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Time is given to enable students to explore and internalize concepts and ideas at their own pace while working toward individualized learning goals.
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Teachers serve as guides and mentors, systematically observing and assessing students’ progress and providing them with support/tools so that they may take ownership of their own learning and growth.
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Learning takes place across a variety of modalities: visual, auditory, tactile, etc.