CHML Brochure 2011
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Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan A District of Columbia Public School Welcome to the Capitol Hill Montessori School @ Logan (CHM@L). Our Mission is to educate the whole child for a whole world. Our concept of whole child encompasses and celebrates the social, emotional, physical, spiritual (non religious), and intellectual aspects of being human. The Montessori School is a city-wide program and 100% out of boundary. To enroll in the Montessori program for school year 2012/2013, please apply via the DC Public School’s preschool and pre-K online lottery between January 30, 2012 and February 27, 2012. For more Montessori Schools offer many advantages over the Traditional School Environment: What is Montessori and where did Montessori come from? Montessori is a philosophy of education and teaching method that was founded in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman in Italy to become a physician. She based her educational methods on scientific observation of children's learning processes. Guided by her discovery that children teach themselves, Dr. Montessori designed a "prepared environment" in which children could freely choose from a number of developmentally appropriate activities. Montessori education is found all over the world, spanning ages from birth to adolescence. What makes the Montessori Classroom Special? Each child learns at their own pace without rigid expectations and without limits to their progress. The children in the classroom display respect, manners and social skills. There is an abundance of learning materials in the classroom that teach children concepts that are building blocks for what they will be learning in the future Montessori focuses on teaching for understanding. There are many instances where children are taught to memorize correct answers or methods of arriving at the correct answer but don’t truly understand the concept. Montessori creates a concrete sensorial experience that gradually allows the child to form a mental picture of concepts like: How big is a thousand? How many hundreds make a thousand? What is really going on when we borrow or carry numbers in a mathematical equation?
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Capitol Hill Montessori @ LoganA District of Columbia Public School
Welcome to the Capitol Hill Montessori School @ Logan(CHM@L). Our Mission is to educate the whole child fora whole world. Our concept of whole child encompassesand celebrates the social, emotional, physical, spiritual(non religious), and intellectual aspects of being human.
The Montessori School is a city-wide program and 100%out of boundary. To enroll in the Montessori program forschool year 2012/2013, please apply via the DC Public
School’s preschool and pre-K online lottery betweenJanuary 30, 2012 and February 27, 2012. For more
Montessori Schools offer many advantages over the Traditional SchoolEnvironment:
What is Montessori and where did Montessori come from?
Montessori is a philosophy of education and teaching method that was founded in 1907 by Dr.Maria Montessori, the first woman in Italy to become a physician. She based her educationalmethods on scientific observation of children's learning processes. Guided by her discovery thatchildren teach themselves, Dr. Montessori designed a "prepared environment" in which childrencould freely choose from a number of developmentally appropriate activities. Montessorieducation is found all over the world, spanning ages from birth to adolescence.
What makes the Montessori Classroom Special?
Each child learns at their own pace without rigid expectations and without limits to theirprogress. The children in the classroom display respect, manners and social skills. There is
an abundance of learning materials in the classroom that teach children concepts that arebuilding blocks for what they will be learning in the future
Montessori focuses on teaching for understanding. There are many instances wherechildren are taught to memorize correct answers or methods of arriving at the correctanswer but don’t truly understand the concept. Montessori creates a concrete sensorialexperience that gradually allows the child to form a mental picture of concepts like: How bigis a thousand? How many hundreds make a thousand? What is really going on when weborrow or carry numbers in a mathematical equation?
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What is in a Montessori classroom? A Montessori classroom is a child-sized world. Theoutside world is incorporated meaningfully into theclassroom. The teacher carefully selects material so thata child can explore life on a level he can understand.Materials and curriculum center around practical life,sensorial, language, math, geography, history, science,art, music, and drama. The teacher and other adults in aMontessori environment serve as role models. Theirmovements are slow and graceful. They speak withinside voices and act with dignity and courtesy. Theyfollow all the ground rules that the children must follow. Ifthey use something, they put it away in an orderlymanner. They clean up after themselves. Theycommunicate positively.
How do children interact in the environment?
As the children develop their sense of pride intheir "work”, a feeling of confidence, well beingand joy begins to manifest itself. A classroom ofMontessori children is a pleasure to watch. Thereseems to be a spirit of respect, love andcooperation among the children that is not foundtoo often elsewhere.
What is the role of the Montessori teacher?
The Montessori teacher carefully plans theenvironment in the interest of the children,facilitates the classroom activity and helps thechildren progress from one activity to the next.She is trained to work with each child individually,
allowing him or her to choose from many activitieswithin his/her range of ability. She stands backwhile a child is working and allows him to thesatisfaction of his own discovery.
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What about socialization and group work?
Socialization is very much a part of the Montessori Method. In the classroom you will noticechildren interacting continuously, choosing to work on projects together, and older childrenhelping younger ones. Each day there is some group activity and play outside.
Does Montessori employ current research in their educational methods?
Montessori is not a closed door or static system of education. While there are certain materialsand methods that have been proven effective through the years, Montessori is as much anattitude about education and the children as it is a specific method. We do incorporate newmaterial all the time, if we see they can be used in a Montessori approach.
What makes our school unique?
Hot, nutritious lunches are prepared on site and children eat lunch in a family style setting
In existence for more than 20 years
Quality aftercare provided on site for all children (PreK3-5th) High level of parent involvement
Diverse community of families
Enrichment activities offered onsite afterschool (band, ballet, yoga, etc.)
We are located at 215 G St., NE, Washington, DC 20002. The phone number to the main office is(202) 698-4467.
Visit us on our Website http://capitolhillmontessorischool.org
Join our school’s page on Facebook: Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CH_Montessori Via email: [email protected]
Who is Montessori Methoddesigned for?
The Montessori Method is an "approachto learning" and as such has nodistinction of culture or intelligence. Ithas been used successfully in all parts of
the world and in all types of programs
