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Why a Montessori Education at Alcuin Montessori?

Montessori offers an alternative method of education based on the principle that children want to learn and even teach themselves if the environment is prepared effectively. 

Montessori schools teach holistically, recognizing the value and importance of spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and psychological health as well as academic skill development.

In the past 60 years, research has proven the long term positive effects of such an education, including the following:
  • Cognition is optimized when movement is consistent with thinking.
  • We learn best when we are interested in what we are learning about.
  • Extrinsic rewards (grades and payments, etc.) reduce motivation and level of performance once the rewards are removed.
  • People thrive when they feel a sense of choice and control.
  • We learn best when our learning is situated in meaningful contexts.
  • Children can learn very well from and with peers; after age 6 children respond well to collaborative learning situations.
  • Children thrive on order, routine, and ritual.
  • Certain adult ways (counseled by Montessori) are associated with better child outcomes.
To learn more about about the scientific research behind these principles and how they are implemented in a Montessori classroom, read Angeline Stoll Lillard's Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius.
Recommended reading:
  • The Early Years: Evaluating Montessori Education
  • Montessori Education Provides Better Outcomes
  • Why Montessori for Kindergarten?
  • Why We Chose Montessori Elementary
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ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL  |  324 North Oak Park Avenue  |  Oak Park, Illinois 60302  | 708.366.1882

  • About
    • Welcome
    • At a Glance
    • COVID-19 Precautions
    • Accreditation
    • Mission & History
    • Board of Trustees
    • Parent Volunteer Program
    • Montessori Education >
      • Dr. Maria Montessori
      • Why Montessori?
      • Montessori vs Traditional
      • Videos
    • Alcuin Alumni >
      • Alumni Quotes
      • Alumni Questionnaire
  • Academics
    • Curriculum Benchmark
    • All Year Infant
    • All Year Toddler
    • Primary
    • All Year Primary
    • Extended Day
    • Elementary
    • Middle School >
      • High School and Beyond
      • Middle School Class Page
      • The Bee's Knees Bakehouse
    • Redwood Literacy
    • Summer Camp
    • Before/After Care
    • Enrichment
  • Admissions
    • Process
    • Application
    • Infant and Toddler Virtual Tour
    • Virtual Tour
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
  • Giving
    • Annual Fund
    • Contribute Online
    • Auction & Celebration >
      • Online Auction
      • Auction Donation
  • Alcuin Blog
  • Calendar
  • Contact Us