Montessori

Dr. Montessori first became interested in education while caring for mentally challenged children in a psychiatric clinic in Rome. Her innovative practices, including a combination of sensory-rich environments and hands-on experiential techniques, soon elicited positive learning behaviors from children previously left behind by society.

Montessori continued shaping her learning model by opening “A Children’s House” in 1907 for impoverished pre-school children. Her philosophy, materials, and practices have spread around the globe and have been implemented in a variety of cultural settings. As more and more schools incorporated core elements of the Montessori model – multi-age classrooms, early childhood education, prepared environments – her namesake method became widely recognized as being ahead of its time.

Remarkably, Maria Montessori’s visionary ideas remain viable concepts that have profoundly influenced the entire educational landscape.

Today Dr. Montessori’s visionary ideas flourish as the cornerstone of a thriving educational practice. There are thousands of Montessori schools in the U.S. including hundreds of programs in public and charter schools. North Star Academy is proud to be one of these exceptional schools to be offering Montessori education options.

In the 21st century, AMS celebrated its 40th anniversary. Is supports a membership of more than 9,000 members and over 900 member schools throughout the United States.

– Quality Pre-school, DK, K Programs
– K-12 Tuition Free
– 285 Students On A single Campus
– Michigan PUBLIC Charter School
– Authorized By Northern Michigan University

Operating on the principle of freedom within limits, North Star Academy Montessori Schools inspire children to work at their own pace, alone or with others. Our teachers encourage the growth of self-motivated, independent children by balancing active, self-directed learning with small group collaboration and peer teaching.

Classes comprise a range of ages and abilities. Older, more experienced children take on the role of peer mentors, reinforcing their own skills and experiencing the responsibilities of leadership through helping others. Younger children, in turn, enjoy the daily stimulation of older role models, while children of all ages learn to respect each other in an atmosphere of acceptance and joy.