Our Mission:
Teton View Montessori is a vibrant and engaging learning community in Rexburg, Idaho, that focuses on nurturing the whole child. The school’s mission is to provide an authentic Montessori education that fosters a love of learning and empowers children to become independent, self-directed, and responsible individuals. Teton View Montessori is committed to creating a supportive and respectful environment that honors each child’s unique developmental path and allows them to thrive.
The Education of a Child
The core tenets of Montessori education are based on the philosophy and teachings of Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, and educator. Montessori education is guided by several fundamental principles, including:
- Respect for the child: Montessori education recognizes that every child is unique and has their own pace of learning. Teachers create a nurturing and supportive environment that respects each child’s needs, interests, and abilities.
- Prepared environment: Montessori classrooms are designed to provide a rich learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery. The environment includes various hands-on learning materials carefully chosen to promote learning and development.
- Hands-on learning: Montessori education emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that engages the child’s senses and encourages exploration and discovery.
- Self-directed learning: In a Montessori classroom, children are free to choose their activities and work at their own pace. They are also met at the individualized academic level that they are currently at and encouraged to grow from that level. Teachers act as guides and facilitators rather than lecturers.
The Montessori philosophy is often represented by a visual symbol known as the “Montessori Triangle.” The triangle’s three points represent the child, the environment, and the adult (teacher/parent). The triangle illustrates these three elements’ interdependence and dynamic relationship in a Montessori education. The child is at the center of the triangle, with the teacher and the environment working together to support the child’s growth and development.
Our Story
At Teton View Montessori, the curriculum is designed to foster the development of the whole child, including their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. The Montessori approach emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, self-directed exploration, and individualized instruction. Incorporated into the academic curriculum, is the opportunity to learn useful life skills such as sewing, gardening, cooking, woodworking, art, music, and animal care. The classrooms are carefully prepared environments encourage curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. With experienced Montessori-certified teachers, Teton View Montessori is dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential and become a lifelong learner.
