Learning occurs in an inquiring, cooperative, nurturing atmosphere. Learning takes place through the senses.
Students learn by manipulating materials and interacting with others.
These meaningful experiences are precursors to the abstract understanding of ideas. The individual is considered as a whole. The physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, spiritual, and cognitive needs and interests of the child are inseparable and equally important. Respect and caring attitudes for oneself, others, the environment, and all life are necessary. Our environment at Pines Montessori School is prepared for the child's exploration and the teacher responds to the child's interests and needs as she moves to higher levels of learning.