{"id":273,"date":"2020-02-18T06:27:38","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T06:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demosites.io\/vacantion-rental-gb\/?page_id=273"},"modified":"2026-05-12T12:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:32:26","slug":"0f1ae-the-rooms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ridgefieldmontessori.com\/?page_id=273","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-79322534\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-87c1d975\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">About Us<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-coblocks-dynamic-separator\" style=\"height:50px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-5fc0ebdd\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-5fc0ebdd\">About the Ridgefield Montessori School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ridgefield Montessori School was established in 1999 with one classroom of 12 students. We have since grown to include four classrooms with up to 80 students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the administration of director and owner Catherine Tango-Dykes, the Ridgefield Montessori School offers Toddler, Early Childhood and Kindergarten programs for children ages 18 month to 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RMS bases its educational philosophy on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, who believed in integrating a child\u2019s personality and individual thought processes into that child\u2019s curriculum. Montessori believed that educators should \u201cdevelop interest rather than give facts\u201d, instilling in a child the curiosity necessary to pursue an individualized education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-0938b5e0\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-0938b5e0\">Montessori Principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key components and principles of the Montessori curriculum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mixed-Age Classrooms:<\/strong> Montessori classrooms often consist of mixed-age groups, allowing younger children to learn from older peers and fostering a sense of community and collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepared Environment:<\/strong> Classrooms are carefully prepared to facilitate independent learning. They contain specially designed materials and activities that are accessible to children and encourage exploration and discovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self-Directed Learning:<\/strong> Children have the freedom to choose activities that interest them and work at their own pace. This autonomy fosters intrinsic motivation, a love for learning, and the development of decision-making skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Montessori Materials:<\/strong> These materials are specifically designed to be self-correcting and encourage hands-on learning. They cover areas such as practical life, sensorial exploration, language, mathematics, cultural studies, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role of the Teacher:<\/strong> Montessori teachers act as guides or facilitators, observing children\u2019s interests and needs, and providing appropriate materials and guidance when necessary. They create a supportive environment that nurtures each child\u2019s unique development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emphasis on Independence: <\/strong>The curriculum focuses on fostering independence and self-sufficiency. Activities in practical life and daily tasks empower children to take care of themselves and their environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freedom within Limits:<\/strong> While children have freedom in choosing activities, there are also guidelines and ground rules that help maintain a sense of order and respect within the classroom community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Holistic Development: <\/strong>Montessori education aims to develop the whole child \u2013 intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically \u2013 by addressing their individual needs and allowing for a well-rounded educational experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respect for the Child:<\/strong> Montessori education respects each child as an individual with unique interests, strengths, and learning styles. It encourages a supportive and nurturing environment that values the child\u2019s autonomy and dignity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Montessori curriculum is not strictly regimented in terms of grade levels, allowing children to progress through materials based on their own pace and readiness. It\u2019s designed to foster a lifelong love of learning and to prepare children for academic success as well as for life beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ridgefieldmontessori.com\/?page_id=768\">Have Questions? Visit our Montessori FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-4d5f511f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-center has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-a6d74414\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;It is not true that I invented what is called the Montessori method. 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