What's unique about Montessori?
Montessori Educational Center
Providing an education that's as unique as your child.
Donald and Dorothy Barry first introduced the Montessori method of education to the central Louisiana area in 1978. Since then, Montessori Educational Center has provided learning experiences based on the techniques established by Maria Montessori in the early 1900’s. While curricula may have changed over time, the successful Montessori approach has not.
MEC offers an authentic Montessori experience for children ages 18 months to middle school. There are five essential elements to a Montessori education:
- The Montessori learning environment is child-centered in a prepared, responsive and adaptive environment.
- Montessori learning relationships are grounded in mixed age groups and focused on cooperation and collaboration.
- Montessori learning activity encourages children to explore and learn independently.
- The Montessori teacher is a model, guide, observer, and consultant for children.
- The Montessori teacher prepares the environment and respectfully engages the learner.
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The Montessori Way
The Montessori Way means that we recognize that learning begins at birth. From birth to age six, the period that Dr. Montessori referred to as the “absorbent mind,” the child
Montessori Materials in the Upper Elementary Environment
Many Montessori materials are used throughout multiple age groups, first giving children a foundation at a young age and then becoming more complex as they are prepared to complete more
Montessori Materials for the Primary Environment
The Montessori primary classrooms are uniquely designed to help children learn independence and cooperation while exploring the world around them. Our primary classrooms are stocked with a wide variety of
Montessori Materials for Lower Elementary Environments
Montessori classrooms look very different from traditional classrooms. Rather than putting the teacher in the front with children sitting in rows, it’s common to see children working in a variety
What's unique about Montessori?
Those who have experienced Montessori Educational Center firsthand have the best perspective to say what makes a Montessori education at MEC unique. Use the buttons below to learn what MEC alumni, current students, teachers, and parents of MEC students have to say about their experiences at Montessori Educational Center in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Montessori has impacted my life in many positive ways. It has instilled in me a love for learning and a desire to experience the world. It has also given me many, many sweet and happy memories.
Rachel Dalrymple Chustz
Rishi Agarwal
I was impressed from the moment I entered the school and began observing all of these young children learning in an environment that I wish had been available to me at that young age. Our daughter is now in her second year of upper elementary and our son is in his second year of lower elementary. If you ask them, and I did, how much they love MEC, they will say "it's the best school ever!" For anyone that is looking for a great school for their children, they need to seriously consider Montessori Educational Center. Then schedule that visit and observe first hand why this is such a wonderful place to learn.