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Albany, GA
Far Horizons Montessori School
Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (229) 438-0192 · Website: www.farhorizonsschool.com
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based | |
| Play-based with some structure | |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction | |
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Montessori |
| Waldorf | |
| Co-op | |
| Reggio-Emilia |
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Director's Comments
The classroom teacher at Far Horizons is keenly aware of the specific needs of each child. She observes the child as he works and quietly offers guidance, as needed, along the way. When the child masters one skill, she introduces a new activity or material with the next appropriate challenge. The teacher works in collaboration with the child helping him build self confidence and self-esteem as he learns to work and think for himself through independent discovery.
The specially trained teacher in a Montessori classroom is the essential link between the child and our carefully prepared environment. Her individualized lessons facilitate each child's exploration and encourage independence.
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 | ||
| Language | Yes | |||||
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| Nursery rhymes, poems, songs | - | - |
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| Storybook reading | - | - |
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| Emerging literacy skills | - | - |
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| Math and number sense | - | - |
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| Time & space | - | - |
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| Sci. reasoning/physical world | - | - |
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| Music | - | - |
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| Visual arts | - | - |
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| Physical activity | - | - |
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| Other subjects taught | History and Geography | |||||
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Montessori was absolutely not a good fit for my child. I'm aware that it seems to work for some children, but at Far Horizons, I believe my child was being belittled and shamed because he needed more involvement than was offered. He came home traumatized and sad, and that is utterly wrong for a kindergartner.
Parent #2
Love it. Whatever they do, it works!
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We met up with my father for a weekend in Grayton Beach, Florida . It was too short as the girls don't see nearly enough of their grandparents, but we packed it full of fun. We spent our last day on the beach
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