Autumn 2021

Jun21550 Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play is a Montessori preschool offering year-round, full/part time quality childcare for children aged six weeks to six years. Esteem Me’s goal is to generate a world of creative thinkers and lifetime learners by providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment which nurtures the academic, physical and emotional growth of each child. It fosters self esteem in children through creativity and hands-on activities, encouraging a love for learning. Each of its classrooms is specially designed with materials that enrich the child’s whole experience, cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively. This is partnered with a top-talented educating team which includes Montessori-certified teachers who collectively, have over 100 years of experience in educating, nurturing and positively challenging children of many ages and communities. But why Montessori? The primary goal of Montessori education is to help children reach their full potential. The Montessori method for learning, developed by Dr Maria Montessori, comes from the natural development of the whole child – physical, social, emotional, cognitive. Creativity, innovation, and individuality are valued as much as concentration, motivation and persistence. The Montessori method provides children with an opportunity to not just be a student, but also a teacher. The method follows the child’s academic progress – with guidance and structure, and it allows them to grow – instead of putting them in a box where everyone thinks they should be academically based upon their age. The foundations and principles of Montessori Theory can be applied across all ages. These are Independence (giving children opportunities to do things for themselves), Observation (teachers learn what the child needs by observing them), Following the Child (allowing the child to show the teacher what they need), Prepared Environment (activities set up for success), and Absorbent Mind (absorbing everything in the environment by experiencing it). These goals are beliefs that Dr Maria Montessori held regarding education for children. Each child is valued as an individual. Beginning at an early age, Montessori students develop order, coordination, concentration, and independence. And they are part of a close, caring community. Montessori students enjoy freedom within limits. They are supported in becoming active seekers of knowledge, and self- correction and self-assessment are an integral part of the Montessori classroom approach. Ultimately, Esteem Me proudly serves its community with vital childcare needs for preschool and school age children. It is a safe, clean, five-star educational environment which gives children the best possible start in life. Company: Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play Contact: Kareema Martinez Email: [email protected] Website: www.esteemme-mcp.com Most Empowering EarlyYears Learning Environment – North Carolina Award for Innovation in STEM Preschool Education 2021