Visiting CCMS was quite an experience. Although I did not visit during regular school hours, I was able to receive helpful information from my student and her friend. I visited the school after hours and saw a small group participating in their after school care program. It was a group of six to eight students. The students were listening to their teacher explaining a science topic. The rooms I visited was next to the library. In my opinion the rooms were a little smaller than a classroom at a public school. Inside the rooms were tons of manipulatives for the students to work with during their daily activities. Manipulatives provide a better understanding for students and allow them to see things from a visual perspective.
I found it very interesting the students are allowed to work without shoes. Students are encouraged to be as comfortable as possible and working without shoes is one way to provide a comfortable atmosphere. The students at CCMS usually do their activities on the floor or a mat as a oppose to sitting at individual desk like the public schools. Small group participation is encouraged throughout the classes and the higher grade levels usually are grouped in three's. The student I worked with on the spring project loves attending CCMS and looks forward to going to school everyday. She was also pleased about the additional grade levels that the school will be adding in the future. The school appeared very clean and academically successful. The staff members I met were very nice and professional. Despite the fact I was not able to see the full effect of the school, it left me wanting to return to the school to see the students in action.
I love this quote!
"Whoever touches the life of a child touches the most sensitive point of a whole, which has roots in the most distant past and climbs toward the infinite future." -Dr. Maria Montessori
Below is a link to read more information on the montessori method.
Maria Montessori
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