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PBMS shares the educational philosophy of
Dr. Maria Montessori who
believed in providing the children with an environment rich in
opportunities to grow spiritually, mentally, and socially. Dr. Montessori
discovered that children have a great desire to learn and can do so with
enjoyment if they are presented with concepts and ideas during their sensitive
periods of learning. Having this great desire to learn and explore the
environment, the child becomes, to a large extent, her own teacher.
Whether at work or play, children bring great enthusiasm and
concentration to each activity. PBMS understands that children do not
learn through abstractions, as adults do, but learn by touching, tasting,
and feeling everything they can. We support this learning process with a
series of activities, graduated in difficulty. These activities change as
the child develops. This approach leads each child to greater and greater
success.
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The purpose of Montessori education at PBMS is to aid children in
their own natural development, which includes physical, emotional, and
cognitive skills necessary for becoming an effective contributing member
of society. Before making an intelligent choice about what they are to do
with their lives and how to succeed in our culture, children need to know
how culture evolves. This learning is achieved in a joyful process that
reflects the pleasure of learning. The curriculum includes the following
subjects:
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