Programs

In Montessori education, the guide plays a carefully prepared and highly intentional role. At our school, our Primary guides complete specialized training through the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), founded by Dr. Maria Montessori. 
 
AMI Primary Training prepares guides to lead children ages three to six during one of the most important periods of development — a time when children build independence, concentration, language, social skills, coordination, and a lifelong love of learning. 
 
Through extensive study, observation, and hands-on practice, AMI-trained guides learn how to create classrooms that support each child’s natural curiosity and development. 

AMI-trained guides learn to approach daily caregiving routines — feeding, diapering, dressing, and transitions — with patience and respect, treating them as opportunities for connection and collaboration rather than mere tasks. They study how to prepare environments, thoughtfully arranging furniture, materials, and classroom flow to support children's independence, movement, and emotional security. Observation is central to their training, teaching guides to closely watch children's development and discern when to step back versus when to guide. This knowledge is reinforced through extensive hands-on practicum experience in real infant and toddler classrooms, building the confidence and professionalism needed to lead independently.

AMI-trained guides learn to lead classrooms with respectful, calm, and purposeful interactions, helping children build independence, self-discipline, and intrinsic motivation rather than relying on rewards or punishment. They study how every element of the classroom — from shelf layout to material sequencing — is intentionally designed to support choice, independent work, and concentration. Guides receive extensive hands-on training with Montessori materials across Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Cultural studies, Science, Geography, Art, and Music, learning how these materials guide children from concrete experiences to abstract understanding. Observation remains a core skill, teaching guides to read concentration, social interaction, and emotional and academic readiness in order to respond thoughtfully to each child. This training is reinforced through material practice, supervised practicum, lesson presentations, and examinations, preparing guides to foster independence, creativity, and strong academic foundations while helping children grow into capable, confident, and compassionate individuals.

By investing in AMI-trained educators, we strive to provide children and families with: 
• High-quality Montessori education 
• Respectful and responsive guidance 
• Developmentally informed teaching 
• Peaceful and supportive classroom communities 
• A strong partnership between school and home