“I just wanted to express how happy my husband and I have been with our son’s education at Mapleton Montessori. He has really blossomed during his time at Mapleton. While I knew preschool at MMS would be a great fit – fun and educational, building his confidence and autonomy in everyday tasks, we were particularly pleased with our decision to have him attend kindergarten at MMS. He couldn’t have had a better year. The third year in your welcoming and supportive surroundings allowed him to progress in all the ways he needed. An inquisitive child by nature, he was delighted with the special units on space, dinosaurs, science, and nature. And, as his teachers knew him so well, they were able to challenge him in areas that were harder for him yet be sensitive to his needs and talents. Perhaps even more importantly, he was able to overcome much of his discomfort in large group activities (like Holiday programs) precisely because he had the support and encouragement of his teachers. As he became one of the “big kids”, he was able to mentor the younger children and increase his confidence and emotional maturity by doing so. I think the Montessori philosophy has been extremely helpful to him. His teachers have been receptive, responsive and shown a great deal of care and interest in his development. I truly believe they want to see every child reach their best potential and nurture them to do so.”
Diane.