Somerset Hills Montessori School

The Montessori method of education is a child-centered educational approach that was developed over 100 years ago by Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori’s method is based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood and has been time tested with a century-deep success rate within diverse cultures throughout the world. In early childhood, Montessori students learn through sensory-motor activities and working with materials that help to develop their cognitive powers through direct sensory experiences: seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching and movement. Then in the elementary years, through Montessori learning materials and an interdisciplinary curriculum, the child’s thinking becomes more organized as knowledge is applied to real-world experiences.

Montessori preschools are centered on the establishment of independence, self-esteem, and confidence in the young child while fostering learning at a child’s own pace. This approach to education has been proven very effective over the past century, with Montessori schools today located in more than 110 countries around the world. The classrooms are designed to be calm, respectful, and peaceful, as this is the type of atmosphere that supports concentration. In this type of classroom, children learn to work quietly and independently at a task until they are successful. One of the benefits of a Montessori preschool setting is that it’s designed to help children acquire leadership skills and independence. Our individualized programs make sure that every child gets the most out of their preschool education, giving them a great foundation for their future educational careers.