History
Welcome to Country Hills Montessori
Our History
The school was established in 1985 and is privately owned and operated. We are licensed by the state of Michigan and a member of the American Montessori Society and the Michigan Montessori Society.
Country Hills Montessori offers a program of education for young children developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.
For the convenience of our parents, we also offer after school care. Country Hills Montessori welcomes all children regardless of race, religion or national origin.
Montessori History
Born in Italy, Dr. Maria Montessori became the first woman in Italy to graduate with a medical degree. Known today as the Montessori Method, Dr. Maria Montessori originally introduced her teaching at a school for special needs children. Her method was evident and in 1907 she opened her first Montessori school for non-handicapped children.
A Montessori classroom is peaceful and productive with a roomful of children. The children may work independently or in groups.
Each child is free to choose his/her work in the classroom and given individual instruction adapted to fit his/her needs or interests. The teacher encourages self-discipline, concentration, self-respect, and respecting others.
The main value of the Montessori Method lies in the self-discipline, self-motivation, independence, and love for learning that the children attain.