Maria Montessori knew that children were “sensory learners,” and that we should “follow the child.” This means providing them with concrete Montessori materials and opportunities to learn. Therefore, embodying Dr. Montessori’s method means embracing the Modern Montessori School. Here we provide your child with an interactive, Montessori learning environment in your home. We call this the Home Classroom. The lessons are live-streamed to your child from a Montessori classroom, and are presented by certified Montessori teachers.

Our philosophy at Modern Montessori School follows the path laid out by Dr. Maria Montessori: a sensorial experience with concrete, hands-on Montessori materials. We carefully observe and follow your child’s development as he/she is given key, age-appropriate lessons from our certified Montessori teachers. Our focus is on nurturing the whole child, and encouraging your child’s natural love of learning. Just as Maria Montessori did, we provide materials, lessons, and opportunities that promote independence, logical thinking, and a sense of accomplishment.

Our mission at Modern Montessori School is to bring personalized high-quality Montessori education to diverse communities. Our teachers, administration, management team and supportive parents have worked tirelessly to put together a model that we believe will provide your child with a quality Montessori education wherever they may be.

Modern Montessori School focuses on early childhood years serving children ages 3 through 5.

We have plans to expand the age of children in our program. However, we are currently very focused on the early childhood student between the ages of 3 through 5. Our objective is to provide an authentic, alternative learning Montessori environment that prepares young students for future learning.

The first day of class starts on the first weekday of the calendar month.

We require that parent submit the enrollment application about 2 to 3 weeks prior to the first date of class.

This time allows us to:

1. Schedule a one-on-one orientation to make sure your child's first day is smooth and stress free.
2. Assess your child to ensure we provide a personalized education plan.
3. Shipped out your child's first personalized material package so that it arrives on time for your child's first day of class.

Download our Enrollment Calendar PDF for more details on enrollment deadlines, and program start dates.

The Montessori curriculum is unique as it follows the child, offering personalized skill-appropriate learning opportunities. The curriculum areas at Modern Montessori School corresponds with the five curriculum areas laid out in the Montessori Method. In additional, Grace & Courtesy is taught to reflect modern social skills.

1. Practical Life - Exercises are designed to foster a sense of independence through the child’s “work.” By receiving/practicing everyday self-care (spooning, buttoning, tying, etc.) and life skills lessons (setting the table, food preparation). 
2. Sensorial - Maria Montessori believed that children were “sensory learners.” She saw the importance of the manipulation of objects to aid the child in better understanding his/her environment. Through the child’s work with the Sensorial materials, the child is helped to make observations, abstractions, and distinctions in their surroundings. 
3. Language - Teacher and child communication, stories, and oral language games are an essential part of a child’s language learning. These activities are part of each day at Modern Montessori School. Further, the teacher offers extensive language experiences and “reading activities” using materials that are sequenced in a logical way, which reinforce and further develop the child’s phonetic growth.
4. Math - Mathematics in the Montessori environment offers hands-on, concrete experiences; each lesson isolating a single concept. The child is introduced to math concepts using specifically designed manipulative materials. 
5. Cultural - The cultural area of the curriculum involves providing your child with the opportunity to learn about the world around them. History, geography, botany, zoology, art and music are examples of the subjects that are part of the cultural curriculum instilling an appreciation for all living things. 
6. Grace & Courtesy - Teachers provide opportunities for children to develop and practice social skills, emotional awareness, and mindfulness. With the evolution of technology, it is also critical for children to learn and practice online etiquette in addition to traditional social skills and emotional confidence.  

The children in our Modern Montessori classrooms are grouped just as they are in a traditional Montessori classroom, ages 3 through 5. Each class is composed of children within the 3-years mixed age grouping.

Absolutely! When the current physical restrictions are lifted we encourage families that would like to meet up outside of scheduled class time to do so. Class field trips will also be an idea we explore more in the future.

Modern Montessori School is not here for “now”; it is here to stay. Our unique online educational program will remain part of the Prece School community after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Modern Montessori School students will use traditional Montessori Materials that are provided through our material rental program. Materials are customized to need the needs of each child as well as the monthly curriculum. Material boxes are typically shipped bi-monthly to ensure each child is able to progress at their own pace.

The materials used in your home classroom are the same concrete, hands-on materials used in a traditional Montessori classroom. The same materials developed by Dr. Montessori as she crafted her curriculum.

The choice of how you obtain the materials for your home classroom is yours. You can either buy the materials recommended for your child’s personalized work plan, or the materials are available to rent from us. We provide the opportunity for you to choose between two packages. The full package will include materials from Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, and Language. The basic package includes materials from Sensorial, Math, and Language. You will be asked to build your own Practical Life exercises.

There are two ways to obtain the materials for your child’s learning plan. 

1. The first option is to pick up the materials at the following designated location:
   
   5856 Belgrave, Garden Grove, CA,  92845.

   We will add more physical locations in the near future.

2. The second option is to have the materials shipped. If shipping is preferred, you will be provided with a prepaid return shipping label.

The materials may be returned using the same options used to obtain them.

1. The first option is to drop-off the materials to the following designated location:
   
   

   5856 Belgrave, Garden Grove, CA,  92845.

   We will add more physical locations in the near future.

2. The second option is to ship the materials back to Modern Montessori School. A return shipping label is provided. For your convenience, we recommend you re-use the original packaging materials.

Our teacher uses your child as the guide to know what materials to send. The Montessori curriculum is unique as it “follows the child.” Through lessons and observations, the teacher is mindful of your child’s level, learning-pace and interests. In turn, lessons are personalized and skill-appropriate for your child.

Based on your child’s personalized work plan, you will be receiving new materials approximately every two to four weeks. This exchange of  Montessori materials ensures your child will be both practicing learned concepts and continually gaining new knowledge.

Download our Materials Calendar PDF to see when and how often new materials will arrive in preparation for your child's lessons.

Our teachers are Montessori certified educators with rich experience having taught in our on-campus classrooms. The lessons planned and given during class are personalized for your child. The Montessori curriculum and the teacher's observations is used as a guide.

AT Modern Montessori School, we believe that active parent participation is the best way to support your child’s education when learning new concepts and life skills. Parents have the option to schedule one 30-minutes one-on-one session with their child’s teacher per week. We further encourage parents to utilize the teacher’s email to communicate any questions they may have outside the scheduled meeting time.