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Pflugerville, TX
Marimont Montessori
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Telephone: (512) 990-2351 · Website: www.marimontmontessorischool.com/
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based | |
| Play-based with some structure | |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction | |
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Montessori |
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| Reggio-Emilia |
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Social Skills & Work Habits
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| Ability to listen and follow directions |
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| Ability to sit still for longer periods of time |
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| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
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| Self-sufficiency and independence |
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| Awareness of others’ feelings |
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| Cooperation with other children |
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Curriculum and Teaching Approach
| PLAY-BASED | PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE | MOSTLY TEACHER LED | NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM | CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT | ||
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| Other subjects taught | Spanish instruction; developmental materials; manipulation; independent self-care activities (cleaning up, putting toys away, etc) | |||||
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This is a true Montessori school - there is not enough room here to write about the entire philosophy! Suffice it to say that this school bring out the self-discipline in each child and enourages each child positively to learn in the areas that are sensitive to the child at that time. There is no forced curriculum, yet the children seem to learn more than many other young kids their age.
Parent #2
The Montessori Method is different from traditional curriculum. Most of the child's day is spent going through stations, which are not necessarily play, but they are hands on 'work' stations with the teacher guiding them in how to do the activity before they attempt it.
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