Nurturing Lifelong Learners
Our Mission
To create a peaceful, nurturing Montessori environment that inspires children to love learning, contribute to their communities, and reach their full potential.
Our Vision
To be an exemplary Montessori school of choice, recognized for its commitment to excellence in education.
Vision and Philosophy
Our vision is built on the following principles:
Child-Centered Development
The child is the creator of the adult they become. Through their experiences, children shape their own growth.
Facilitating Natural Learning
Learning cannot be imposed. Our role is to guide and support the natural process of discovery.
Connecting Self-Identity and Learning
A strong sense of self and openness to new experiences are crucial to the learning process.
Independent Learning
Montessori students learn how to learn. They understand school as a joyful, lifelong journey.
Montessori Philosophy
The educational approach at Montessori of the Rio Grande is inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy:
Nurturing Potential
Every child carries within them the potential to grow intellectually, physically, and spiritually. This growth is achieved through freedom, order, and self-discipline.Promoting Success
Children should only face challenges when they have the skills needed to succeed. This prevents discouragement and builds confidence.Fostering Self-Motivation
True learning comes from within. When children experience order and discipline in their environment, they are naturally motivated to learn.
A Montessori Environment
At Montessori of the Rio Grande, we recognize that children are sensitive to different areas of learning at various stages of development. By providing an environment tailored to these "sensitive periods," we ensure that learning happens naturally and joyfully. Our Montessori teachers prepare and maintain this environment, carefully selecting materials that support specific concepts and guiding children through structured learning experiences.
We embrace a diverse community where children from various cultural backgrounds can grow together. Our curriculum covers areas including:
Practical Life & Sensorial Development
Science, Geography, & Social Skills
Language, Writing, & Mathematics
Additionally, we enrich the learning experience with programs in environmental stewardship, fine arts, fitness, and wellness.
Our unique learning community includes four outdoor classrooms: our gardens, the Wetlands, the local bosque, and the Cottonwood Gulch, which serves our third through fifth graders.
Montessori of the Rio Grande Charter School is committed to creating a lifelong love of learning in every student, nurturing not just academic achievement but the growth of well-rounded individuals prepared to thrive in their communities.