Our Philosophy
Bunche Montessori strives to be a thriving example of a public early childhood center where Montessori philosophy is honored and valued, enriching our community. We envision our children becoming engaged citizens of the world, exemplifying leadership, kindness and responsibility.
Diversity
Our staff is committed to the inclusion of all children, staff and families. We encourage our community to embrace diversity in all of its forms: race, ethnicity, culture, gender, identity, family structure, language, religion, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, thoughts and perspectives. Overall, Bunche upholds the values of respecting and embracing all individuals as the world changes around us.
Student Testimonials
Montessori Values at a Glance
Teachers demonstrate a deep respect for children as individuals.
Multi-aged classes allow teachers to develop close and long-term relationships with their students, to know each child’s learning style well, and to encourage older students to become role-models, mentors, and leaders to younger students.
Independence is nurtured and leads children to become purposeful, motivated and confident in their abilities.
Peace and conflict resolution are taught daily, and children learn to be part of a warm, respectful, and supportive community.
The child creates, in a very real sense, the adult that is to be, through their experiences, interactions, and environments. Character development is a central focus of the AMS Montessori curriculum.
Hands-on learning is central to the curriculum in all programs and leads children to be engaged rather than passive in their work.
The environments are responsibly and carefully planned with multi-sensory, sequential, and self-correcting materials to support self-directed learning
Teachers, children, and parents work together as a warm supportive group.
Children learn from the first day to respect themselves, others, and the classroom environment. Much time is spent learning how to solve conflicts harmoniously.
Education is not what the teacher gives: education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the individual, and is acquired not by listening to words, but by experiences upon the environment. The task of the teacher becomes that of preparing a series of motives of cultural activity, spread over a specially prepared environment, and then refraining from obtrusive interference. Doing so, he/she will witness the unfolding of a new adult who will not be the victim of events, but will have clarity of vision to direct and shape the future of human society.
- Maria Montessori, Founder of Montessori Education
