In 1929, Dr. Montessori founded the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) to establish training centers that would prepare teachers to carry out her method.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Adams Montessori School is accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) the organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori. We have consultations every two years in order to maintain a good standing. We are also affiliated with the Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE).
Montessori classrooms are designed for mixed aged groups of 3-6 year olds. These classrooms allow for both individual and social development. Younger children benefit from imitating and emulating older children while the more experienced older children reinforce what they have learned by assisting the younger children. They develop a sense of responsibility and mastery, greatly enhancing their self-confidence. The classrooms have 20 – 28 children and one Montessori trained teacher with one to two assistants.
Adams Montessori School does not have a separate traditional, kindergarten class. The classrooms are made up of mixed aged groups from 3-6 years old children. The five year old children complete their kindergarten class along with the other children, serving as the role models for their younger peers. They spend time in the afternoons working on collaborative projects and independent work, preparing them for first grade.
Montessori materials are carefully designed to teach children specific skills that can be built upon as the child masters an aspect of the material. These scientifically designed materials are multi-sensory, sequential, and self-correcting. The beads help the children understand abstract mathematical concepts. We provide Parent Information Nights that discuss the curriculum and materials in detail.
Some children opt to enter public schools after the primary program. Children in the elementary program normally enter public or private schools after three or six years. Teachers at other schools often comment on the Montessori child's unusual ability to focus and work independently as well as collaboratively. They are excellent problem solvers and manage their time well. Since Montessori provides assessments other than traditional grading, we help our children develop portfolios of work that can be used when applying to other schools and for placement in public schools.
No, but we do adhere to the state curriculum guidelines and we teach test taking strategies so that our children are prepared to take standardized tests in the future.