Highland Creek Montessori Pre-School

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Dr. Maria Montessori, the founder of this method of education, was an Italian medical doctor who was the first woman to ever graduate from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Rome, Italy in 1896. Dr. Montessori worked extensively throughout her life with young children and dedicated herself to advocating world peace and equality for all people. (She has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize twice!). After having scientifically observed the natural development and behaviours of young children, she began designing educational materials and techniques that not only interested children in doing purposeful and intelligent activities, but also allowed them to learn concepts and acquire skills that were formerly considered beyond their capabilities. Dr. Montessori discovered that the young child possesses a unique and natural ability to absorb knowledge from his/her surroundings quickly and perfectly, without effort or fatigue. This ability is universal -- transcending race and culture, all across the globe since the beginning of human existence. She further discovered that this same ability is only present in human beings between the ages of 0 to 6. Beyond age 6, this power of "the absorbent mind" diminishes and learning continues thereafter with tiring effort and lengthy dedication. On January 6, 1907, Dr. Montessori opened the first Casa Dei Bambini in Rome, Italy. Today, more than 95 years later, Montessori classrooms and AMI Training Centres exist all over the...

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