Discovery Montessori is a school for children from preschool through eigth grade. It has been in operation since 1981. The school is providing Montessori program because the Montessori method of Education is a special program especially geared to respect children and their needs. Maria Montessori, Italy's first woman doctor developed it, in the early 1900's. Her materials and methods have withstood the test of time. The adults who work in the Montessori program are trained to be observers of the children and preparers of the children's environment. The emphasis is on learning rather than on teaching. The materials in the program are intended to help the children in their drive to sort out their experiences and master the skills they need. As children become more and more competent, the confidence is reinforced and they develop good feeling about themselves. The unique materials Montessori created are perhaps the best known aspect of the system.
