Montessori Methods
Freedom, Structure and Order, Beauty, Nature and Reality, Environment
The Montessori Methods are a reflection of the character attributes of God: order, beauty, and the freedom to choose purposeful work.
Children are engaged in spontaneous and purposeful works that help construct their inner self. Through their work, children learn concentration, confidence, inner-discipline, and the joy of learning. In all aspects of learning, children move at their own pace, repeating activities until a sense of inner mastery moves them on to the next level of difficulty.
Teachers prepare a learning environment while providing lessons to individuals and small groups, and diligently observe each child’s progress: assessing skill, understanding, and readiness for new challenges. The teachers’ emphasis is on observation and research.
We believe that a Christian Montessori Education, in all its fullness, uniquely prepares children for future success.
GMDS Curriculum
Below are the six elements of our daily curriculum with students.
Faith Formation
Thankfulness is modeled to children for God’s gifts and the use of prayer, scripture, manipulatives, and song to foster a relationship with Jesus
Practical Life
Living activities explored in a purposeful way to develop concentration, coordination, independence, order, and confidence
Sensorial
Exposure to sensory materials to aid in adapting and understanding one’s environment
Mathematics
Internalize concepts of number, symbol, and sequence
Language
Development of reading and writing skills
Cultural Studies
Exposure to geography, history, life sciences, music, and art