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**STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR**  The mission of Owls Head Montessori is to nurture confidence, independence, and creativity in its students while they learn, paying special attention to social development. These qualities lay an important foundation for a child’s school years and life-long growth. In achieving this goal, it is the role of a Montessori educator to consider each child’s particular needs when teaching.  The Montessori method was developed in Italy in the early nineteen hundreds by its namesake, Dr. Maria Montessori. The most signifIcant aspect of the Montessori approach is its recognition and respect for individual differences. In the Montessori classroom, each child is free to learn at his or her own pace. The Montessori method seeks to create a learning environment in which a child’s specific age and growth are primary. In a Montessori classroom, playthings, books, and exercises are within easy reach of young children and furnishings are scaled to size. This child-centered approach also applies to Montessori teaching methods. In early childhood education, this translates into a focus on sensory-based (literally hands-on) learning. Montessori exercises are designed to enhance fine motor control, coordination, concentration, and independence. At Owls Head Montessori, teaching children is a collaborative effort. In order to best understand the needs of each student, we foster a strong line of communication between teachers and parents. The teaching staff at Owls Head Montessori are experienced child care professionals. All teachers meet or exceed the Office for Children qualifications set up by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Owls Head Montessori is dedicated to maintaining a multi-cultural and diverse staff. Our current school population consists of children 2.9 - 6 years old which is within the original concepts of Dr. Maria Montessori. Owls Head Montessori is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near the center of West Roxbury. The School features large, sunny classrooms; a spacious fenced-in outdoor play area, and easy access to the offerings of West Roxbury including the public library and local playgrounds. Owls Head is minutes from many public transportation options to Boston and the greater metropolitan area. Day parking is available on-site for commuting parents. To meet the needs of working parents, school hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our current school population consists of children 2.9 - 6 years old which is within the original concepts of Dr. Maria Montessori. We offer optional programs during the After School session for additional costs. Example programs are: ballet, karate, and yoga. |