Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen

Discovery Montessori Academy offers an outstanding preschool program. We use the word “work” to describe the activities children are engaged doing. The materials are designed to facilitate the child’s development and they teach many facts and skills in the major areas of practical life, sensorial, cultural studies, language, and math. Each child is capable of mastering the material presented, which helps to develop self-esteem and makes the child proud of his or her accomplishments. Our classrooms are designed to give the child the ability to work in a free environment. Our Montessori-based materials are geared to the child’s size, pace, abilities, and interests. Most activities are done individually, so that the child can move at his or her own pace independently. The classrooms are designed with emphasis on the child’s innate need for movement. The use of materials involves walking, carrying, pouring, speaking, and particularly the constant use of hands – the hand is the chief teacher of the child. All activity is guided by respect for the equipment, respect for the work of others, and respect for the teacher. Self-discipline is acquired through work.