The document provides an overview of the Montessori Method approach to preschool education. It describes key elements of the Montessori classroom including lower student-teacher ratios, a prepared environment with diverse hands-on materials, and allowing children freedom to learn at their own pace. The goal is to cultivate independent, self-motivated learners by engaging children's natural curiosity through practical, sensory-based activities in areas like language, math, and practical life skills.

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• lower student to teacher ratios
• respect for diversity
• broad & challenging curriculum
• warm & supportive community
• exceptional teaching
• curriculum related field trips
• community outreach
• nutrition conscious environment
Children possess an immeasurable
capacity to learn. Motivation is within
all children. What they require is an
environment that gives them the
freedom to exercise their natural
curiosity. Our classroom allows for
free movement, hands on learning, a
flexible curriculum and the
opportunity to work uninterrupted
for as long as necessary.
In essence, our classroom cultivates
“freedom with responsibility”.
“The child, not the teacher, is
the center of the classroom.”
A carefully prepared environment is
the core of a Montessori classroom.
Working in this noncompetitive
atmosphere helps children to develop
inner discipline, competency, creativity
and self-motivation. The prepared
environment includes a diverse set of
unique materials and activities. Upon
entering our classroom, you will
immediately notice a difference; the
students are working purposefully and
cooperatively in small groups or
independently.
One of the many benefits of
Montessori education is that it
allows your child to advance at their
own pace and to strive towards their
own personal best.
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The child uses hands-on tools that
make learning enjoyable and
give a real understanding of numbers
and how they work.
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Phonics is the gateway to language
in our classroom. We cultivate
children’s interest in listening,
reading and writing.
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Educating children’s senses helps to
build their ability to define, organize,
utilize and appreciate details.
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Here the child is able to practice life
skills including food preparation,
sewing, plant & animal care and being
part of a community.
“Education is a
journey, not a race.”
The benefit of a private education at
DMS is our very personal approach.
All of our students receive
individualized instruction and attention.
Our teachers promote, rather
than direct, the learning process and
the children are responsible for their
environment.
Our school has an integrated
curriculum which helps the child to
develop as a whole person.
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2. 65 East Broadway
Derry, NH 03038
#603-432-8345
Donna Compagna, our
administrator, founded DMS in
1982 with a handful of children.
A dedicated staff of Montessori
certified teachers with cumulative
teaching experience of over 60 years
has nurtured our school’s growth to
now include a complete program from
2.9 years to sixth grade.
Our staff is eager to show you our
school and talk with you about
the Montessori approach to
education. We invite you to make
an appointment to visit. Simply call
our school!
The Derry Montessori School does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national or ethnic origin in the
administration of its educational policies,
admission policies, scholarships or other
school-administered programs.
Copyright 2006 The Derry Montessori School
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