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A Montessori school for children ages 2 to 12 years

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Why Little Flower Montessori School?

We Emphasize More than Just Academics

We focus on curiosity, independence, compassion, collaboration, and critical thinking.

...but the Academics are a Huge Strength

Our curriculum presents skills at the time when children are most ready to learn.

We're a Community

We view our relationship with you as a partnership, working together for the benefit of your child.

We Meet Children Where They Are

We allow each child to move and learn at their own pace. We know that learning is not linear, and that children are not ready to learn specific skills according to an adult-prepared timeline, or in perfect harmony with their peers. Kids who need more support with certain skills get that support, and those who are ready to move ahead are able to find the challenges they crave.

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Welcome to Little Flower Montessori


We invite you to join this special community and give your child the precious gift of a Montessori foundation for life

 

Established in 1976, Little Flower Montessori School is the oldest Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) – Accredited Montessori school in the state of Florida. We serve children between the ages of 20 months and 12 years of age. 

 

We are committed to a culture that fosters respect and compassion and honors the spirit of childhood. Montessori education is often described as “education for life” because Dr. Montessori’s vision encompassed so much more than basic academic skills. When your child joins our community he or she embarks upon an amazing journey of self-discovery and exploration. We celebrate each child’s individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture.

 

At Little Flower Montessori School our warm and supportive teachers are more than just educators; they are advocates for each child’s development and champions for their learning. Our timeless Montessori pedagogy reflects the latest research in neuroscience which emphasizes the importance of the first six years of life and the sensitive periods in which to develop particular aspects of the young child’s brain. We see our intentionally prepared classroom community as a place where each student has opportunity to explore his or her individual talents and interests while being exposed to a rich, in-depth and wide-ranging curriculum. 


Our Programs

2 through 12 years old

“Best decision we ever made for our family!!! We could not be happier with the teachers as well as the other families who attend LFM.”

- Submitted by a parent

How to Apply

1. Contact Us Online or Call us at (954)565-8205 to learn more.

Contact us to learn more about Montessori education.

2. Submit an Application

We look forward to getting to know you.

3. Join the Community!

Meet other new parents and connect with us on social media to get acquainted with our community.

Our Blog

01 May, 2021
Maria Montessori based her entire educational philosophy on the idea that children developed through a series of four planes. Each of these planes is easy to recognize and has clear, defining characteristics. If we study and understand these stages, we can approach our interactions with children with a new perspective.
01 Apr, 2021
Infants and toddlers may be together or separate, with a toddler classroom serving children 18 months to three years. Primary classrooms are for children ages 3-6, with preschool and kindergarten-aged children together. The elementary years serve children ages 6-12; some schools separate into lower (6-9) and upper (9-12) elementary, while many split elementary into two groups. Even Montessori middle- and high-school students learn in multi-age classrooms. While Montessori is not the only type of education that utilizes this approach, it’s not what most people are used to. What are the benefits of structuring a classroom this way? Read on to learn more... Learning at an Individual Pace Children in multi-age classrooms tend to have a little more flexibility when it comes to mastering skills within a specific timeframe. We know that learning is not linear, and that learners have periods of significant growth, plateaus, and even the occasional regression. In multi-age classrooms, children are typically able to work at their own pace without the added pressure of keeping up with the whole group, or even being held back by the whole group. When children in a classroom range in ages, everyone has someone they can work with, regardless of their skill level. Children don’t feel left behind if they struggle with a concept, and they also don’t feel bored by repetition of something they have already mastered. Teachers who teach in multi-age classrooms typically have deep knowledge for a range of developmental abilities, leaving them well-equipped to differentiate instruction for each individual child. Building Stronger Relationships Traditionally children move from one class to the next each year. This means not only a new set of academic expectations, different routines, and different classroom structures, but a different teacher. In multi-age classrooms teachers have a longer period of time to get to know a student and their family, and vice versa. When teachers really get to know a student, they are able to tailor instruction in regards to both content and delivery. They know how to hook a specific child onto a topic or into a lesson. They know what kind of environment a child needs to feel successful. Parents have an opportunity to get to know teachers better this way, too. If your child has the same teacher for two or three years, the lines of communication are strengthened. Parents get to know the teacher’s style and expectations. The home to school connection becomes more seamless, and the biggest beneficiary is the child. Mentors and Leaders When a child spends multiple years in the same class they are afforded two very special opportunities. Children who are new to the class are fortunate enough to be surrounded by helpful peer mentors. Children often learn best from one another, and they seek to do so naturally. First and second year students watch as the older children enjoy advanced, challenging work, and this inspires them. They look to the older children for guidance, and the older children are happy to provide it. After a year or two in the same room, students have a chance to practice leadership skills. In Montessori classrooms, the older children are often seen giving lessons, helping to clean up spills, or reaching out a comforting hand to their younger friends. The best part is kids make the transition from observer to leader in their own time. It doesn’t happen for all children at the same time, but when it does it’s pretty magical to observe. Mirroring Real-Life There is no other area in life in which people are split into groups with others who are exactly their chronological age. Whether in the family, the workforce or elsewhere, people ultimately need to coexist with people older and younger than themselves. Doing so makes for a more enriching environment, replete with a variety of ideas and skills. Why not start the experience with young children in school? Moving On While staying in the same class for multiple school years has many benefits, a child will eventually transition into a new class. While this can feel bittersweet (for everyone involved!) children are typically ready when it is time. The Montessori approach is always considering what is most supportive of children depending on their development. When formulating how to divide children into groupings, Maria Montessori relied on her ideas about the Planes of Development. There are very distinctive growth milestones children tend to reach at about age 3, another set around age 6, and yet another at age 12. The groupings in our schools are intentional, and they give kids a chance to feel comfortable in their community, while also preparing them to soar forward when the time is right.

If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, give us a call at (954)565-8205 or email us at lfms@littleflowermontessori.org.

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