The Montessori Difference
At FMS we play to your child’s innate strengths – regardless of their age or ability, without competitive pressure. We cultivate thinking outside the box, expanding their horizons, taking them beyond accomplished.
Embracing your child’s individuality while nurturing ways to explore a deep and meaningful understanding of the world around them.
Seeking adventures to ignite your child’s natural curiosity, energy and joy for lifelong learning.
Offering your child hands-on, self-paced, collaborative learning. We explore individual interests to enable ongoing positive engagement and enthusiasm.
Playing to your child’s innate strengths – regardless of their age or abilities – without competitive pressure. We cultivate thinking outside the box.
"Choose to challenge" is the 2021 International Women’s Day theme, celebrated on Monday 8th March. If there’s one woman in history who did just that it’s Maria Montessori. We would like to share a little bit about the woman herself, the course this remarkable educational movement has taken, and where we are today. Education, Service, and Drive, From the Start In a seaside town in Italy, Maria Montessori was born in August of 1870.…
As your child nears the end of their early childhood years and edges toward primary, you may begin hearing the term cosmic education. Ever wondered what Montessorians are referring to when they say this? The short answer is that cosmic education is the term Maria Montessori gave to the primary cultural curriculum (and by cultural, we mean history, science, and geography). As you may have guessed, to truly understand cosmic education, it takes much more than a short answer! Read on…
There’s no doubt about it: Montessori is different. From the moment you step foot into our school, you know it’s unlike any conventional school. We like it that way. We know what we’re offering is special, and the families who seek out our school are usually looking for something different. What, exactly, makes Montessori special? Read on to learn just a few of the many ways. 1. Freedom Within Limits …