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Smaller Scholars Montessori School

Scottsdale, AZ, US • 100 - 249 Employees
Education/Training

Established in 1985, Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy offers Montessori programs for Toddlers through Kindergarten and 1st through 6th grades. The campuses are conveniently located in/near West Houston's Energy Corridor.THE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM environment is a caring, sharing, peaceful and unhurried place. Multi-age groupings promote an atmosphere where children can help and learn from each other. Here, the child makes individual choices based on capabilities, exercises self-discipline and discovers ways to solve progressively complex problems. The Montessori teacher prepares the enriched environment, introduces the materials, and guides each through every process as rapidly as individual abilities will allow while maintaining an understanding of concepts. Children learn not only how to read and write, but will begin to respond creatively to challenges while being encouraged to think, communicate and express personal ideas.Community life is also an important component of this educational approach. Montessori children begin to take responsibility for their own environment and others as they become contributing members of the social group.The classrooms are fully equipped with Montessori materials and are staffed by trained, certified, and experienced teachers who respect the needs of the children and are dedicated to making a positive difference.