Presentations for
New Parents

Parents and caretakers who are interested in enrolling their child at Patuxent Montessori School are asked to attend one of the "What is Montessori?" presentations to find out more about the Montessori approach. 

Because the basic ideas and principles of the Montessori Method are very different from a traditional approach to education and learning, it is important for parents to understand these differences before enrolling their child.  In order for a child to receive the optimum benefits from being in a Montessori school, the parents need to make a long-term commitment for their child to complete the Montessori program in its entirety.  Parents also need to continue to learn about the Montessori principles, and to implement them at home.

PART I: 10:00-12:00 PM
Patuxent Montessori School:  history, future plans, & staff information

•   Patuxent Montessori School: History, Staff
  
•   What it means to be an AMI Recognized School 
    Montessori Theory & Practice
    The Role of Parents& the Home Environment
  
  

•   The Toddler Community for ages 1 ½ to 3 years
  
•   The Primary Class for ages 2-1/2 to 6 years
  
•   The Lower Elementary Program for ages 6 to 9
  
•   The Upper Elementary Program for ages 9 to 12
After Montessori: The Erdkinder & other alternatives

• The Application Process
  
• Question & Answer Session