FAQs

Montessori is Individualized and Developmentally Appropriate

Teaching is centered around a child’s own interests and a child’s own pace. Montessori classrooms introduce lessons simply and concretely, following a child’s interests, developmental readiness and ability. Trained educators ensure the lessons are child-centered, developmentally appropriate, interactive, creative and academically challenging.

Multi-age Classrooms Encourage Healthy Social Development

Escuela classrooms are specially designed for multi-age groups and provide a setting that encourages healthy social development. The multi-age setting allows children to observe older students and learn from them; it allows older students to confirm their understanding and abilities by becoming role models and peer teachers for their younger friends. Escuela students work both independently and with classmates, using materials that cultivate creative thought, self-discipline and care of others and of the environment.

Creating Citizens of the World

Montessori education lays the groundwork for children to develop an understanding of the interdependence of all life and global citizenship. Escuela del Sol’s student-driven learning environment takes students on real-world quests that integrate them deeply into their community and teach critical thinking skills.