Heritage Montessori School has been serving Big Lake since 1994. It was purchased in 2005 by Dan and Janice Creed. Heritage specializes in Montessori Education serving children from 3 to 6 years of age, including their kindergarten year. Our education, experience, dedication, and commitment to the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori enable us to provide a learning environment ideally suited to young children. We emphasize love of learning, concentration, self-esteem, respect for others, self-direction, and independent living skills.
We incorporate music, art, movement, practical life, sensorial development, language, mathematics, geography, science, and social studies. The children are free to choose from this broad scope of activities.
We incorporate music, art, movement, practical life, sensorial development, language, mathematics, geography, science, and social studies. The children are free to choose from this broad scope of activities.
What to Expect if I enroll my child in a Montessori class at Heritage Montessori School?
- Three hour work cycle
- Multi-age classrooms (3-6yrs)
- A beautiful and prepared environment designed to meet the needs of your child
- Your child's innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving them the opportunity to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a certified Montessori teacher
- The teacher's role is unobtrusive; your child actively participates in learning
- Personalized one-on-one time with the teacher to meet your child's needs
- Each student advances at their own pace
- An environment where children become independent, self-directed, and confident
- Your child will learn many practical life skills to help them gain independence at home and at school
- Grace and courtesy lessons which strengthen social and peer relationships
- Environment where children are free to move and work
- Hands-on learning
- Children will collaborate, teach, and help each other
- Scheduled parent conferences
