Montessori is an educational philosophy rooted in the observations and research of Dr. Maria Montessori.  For more information on Dr. Montessori, please click here.

Montessori teachers are trained to observe each child's individual interests and development level.  The teachers prepare the classroom so that each

Children are encouraged to choose and repeat these lessons independently.  Many of the Montessori materials have a "control of error," allowing the child to independently correct his/her own mistakes.  Children can choose to work alone or with friends.

Montessori classrooms also grant children the opportunity to independently care for themselves, their peers, and their environment. The mixed-age environment creates a family-like rather than competitive community.  Because each child typically stays with the same teacher for three years, an incredible bond is formed between the teacher and each member of the community.

More information about the Montessori philosophy can be found at the following sites:

American Montessori Society - Pittsboro Montessori is an Initiate Member School of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and each of our teachers is AMS-certified.

North American Montessori Teacher's Association

The Montessori Foundation - The Montessori Foundation publishes Tomorrow's Child, a magazine for Montessori families around the world. Each issue is filled with articles that address the questions parents most often ask about Montessori schools and Montessori in the home. Pittsboro Montessori provides each family with a subscription to Tommorrow’s Child magazine.