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Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek Montessori
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Telephone: (480) 563-2929 · Website: www.cavecreekmontessori.com
School Philosophy and Mission
"In the Cave Creek Montessori School classroom this objective is approached in two ways: first, by allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by the child's own choice rather than by being forced; and second, by helping the child to perfect all their natural tools for learning, so the child's ability will be at a maximum in future learning situations. The Montessori materials have this dual long-range purpose in addition to their immediate purpose of giving specific information to the child. "
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Creative Activities/Playground
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Academic Period
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch/Playground
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Academic Period/Nap
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Playground/Creative Arts "
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