Navarre Montessori Academy
Welcome
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Where children learn by doing!
What is Montessori Education?
Montessori education is student-led and self-paced but guided, assessed, and enriched by knowledgeable and caring teachers, the leadership of their peers, and a nurturing environment.
Within the community of a multi-age classroom designed to create natural opportunities for independence, citizenship, and accountability, children embrace multi-sensory learning and passionate inquiry. Individual students follow their own curiosity at their own pace, taking the time they need to fully understand each concept and meet individualized learning goals.
Given the freedom and support to question, probe deeply, and make connections, Montessori students grow up to be confident, enthusiastic, and self-directed learners and citizens, accountable to both themselves and their community. They think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly and with integrity. What better outcome could you wish for your children?
Benefits of Montessori Education
Choosing a Montessori environment for your child has many benefits. Known for individually paced learning and fostering independence, the Montessori Method also encourages empathy, a passion for social justice, and a joy in lifelong learning.
Given the freedom and support to question, to probe deeply, and to make connections, Montessori students become confident, enthusiastic, self-directed learners. They are able to think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly a skill set for the 21st century.
Seven Principles
Free Choice
Learning and well-being are improved when children have a sense of control over their lives. Although Montessori programs impose definite limits on this freedom, children are free to make many more decisions than are children in traditional classrooms: what to work on, how long to work on it, with whom to work on it, and so on.
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Order
Recent research in psychology has proven that order in the environment is indeed very helpful to learning and development. Montessori classrooms are very organized, both physically (in terms of layout) and conceptually (in terms of how the use of materials progresses).
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Interest
Your gut feeling is right: Research has shown that when people learn with the goal of doing well on a test, their learning is superficial and quickly forgotten. Children (and yes, adults, too) learn better when they are interested in what they are learning.
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Learning From Peers
Children in Montessori classrooms learn by imitation models, through peer tutoring, and in collaboration. In mixed-age classes, younger children learn from older ones by asking them questions while watching them work. Older children who are teaching younger children repeat and consolidate their knowledge and skills and obtain social skills.
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Movement
Our brains evolved in a world in which we move and do, not a world in which we sit at desks. Movement and cognition are closely entwined. Education, therefore, would involve movement to enhance learning.
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Context
Rather than learning largely from what teachers and texts say to them, children in true Montessori programs learn largely by doing. Because they are doing things, rather than merely hearing and writing, their learning is situated in the context of actions and objects. For example, children go out of the classroom and into the world to research their interests.
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Teacher Guidance
Certified Montessori teachers provide clear limits but set children free within these boundaries. They sensitively respond to children’s needs while maintaining high expectations. This kind of ‘authoritative parenting’ seeks a middle ground between a traditional, authoritarian attitude (“Do it because we say so”) and an overly permissive, child-centered approach of other progressive schools.
Why Choose
Navarre Montessori Academy?
Navarre Montessori Academy is guided by the philosophy of Maria Montessori, an Italian physician who opened her first school in 1907. Her approach to learning emphasized the social and emotional development of children as well as the acquisition of knowledge and skills. She created mixed-aged environments where children learned from hands-on experience, developing independence, respect for others and responsible work habits. More than 100 years later, thousands of schools around the world call themselves “Montessori” schools and have interpreted Maria Montessori’s ideas in different ways.
NMA is the only bilingual Montessori school in the area with Montessori credentialed teachers, school member of the American Montessori Society and school choice for kindergarten. One of our goals is to get the AMS accreditation to ensure good quality Montessori program.
Finally, choosing an early education program is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. Make the choice that is right for your child, and your family. If you believe that education should be hands-on, encourage independence, and teach children to love learning, Navarre Montessori Academy is for you.
The best things about the Montessori program is that your child will learn more than just the core subjects of mathematics and language. They will also learn the soft skills of collaboration, self-motivation, independence, and problem-solving.
With a little research into the benefits of the Montessori education and a tour of the Navarre Montessori Academy, you’ll see why Montessori works, and why parents choose Montessori.
About
Navarre Montessori Academy
The Navarre Montessori Academy
was founded in August 2016 by Kiani Torres, inspired by her sons Andres and Diego, with the mission to change the world one child at a time. With passionate Montessori credentialed teachers, and dedicated support staff the Navarre Montessori Academy provides a joyous, secure learning environment for young children from 18 months to 6 years old. The Navarre Montessori Academy is a Preschool & Kindergarten that offers extended care in the Navarre Area.
Consistent with our vision and mission, Navarre Montessori Academy helps each child to reach his or her full potential in all areas of life:
Spiritually
Emotionally
Physically
Socially
Intellectually
A child attending Navarre Montessori academy will be exposed to the method that facilitates the growth of inner discipline and complex reasoning skills.
We encourage the development of the whole child, cultivating foundational skills as well as awareness of their environment, empathy for others, social ease, and confidence.
The school provides a specialized curriculum based on the Montessori Method for Toddlers and Kindergarten age children (18 months to 6 years). The Navarre Montessori Academy is designed with the children’s needs in mind and provides a secure environment that allows the personal growth of each child.
Our school is dedicated to the Montessori philosophy and method of education, we are proud AMS school member.
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
Change the world one child at a time.
Vision
To provide children with an organic and bilingual education that views children as people and not a numbers based on a standardized test.
Our goal is to foster a lifelong love of learning by creating respectful and loving connections with each child in our program.
Values
Family and Community
Navarre Montessori Academy helps create caring, compassionate children and instills in them a sense of family, community, and respect for their environment.
Multilingualism
In today's globalized world, chances are you are interacting with people from more than just one country. This is where our multilingual functionality comes into play. Take advantage of this unique capability to expand your reach.
Whole-child Development
Our focus on whole-child development through the Montessori approach fosters confidence, enthusiasm, and the joy of learning in the child.
Intellectual Potential
We are constantly working to improve our offerings and expand upon our technological capabilities. Our expert team of professionals is passionate about developing the most advanced tech on the market. Ready to experience the future? Get in touch.
Testimonials
Miss Kiani & her staff have made my Kenzie feel loved, valued and appreciated. We have noticed such a big change in our little girl, she has become so independent & has more confidence in herself & those around her! I'd give this school a million stars if I could.
- O'Hagan
We LOVE this school - Ms. Kiani and Ms Gloria are absolutely wonderful with the children. They embrace and celebrate each child's talents, tailoring the curriculum for their needs and interests. We found the Montessori Preschool of Navarre after my son had a terrible experience with another preschool, and after three days he was begging me to stay longer at school. This school is a loving, caring community where my son learned important daily life skills, along with social skills such as how to play and treat others with respect and love. I LOVE this school - and would recommend it 100%!
- Katie Lain
Absolutely love this school !! Mrs Kiani and Mrs Glory are the sweetest !! So excited that Navarre finally has a Montessori school, and its bilingual !! Huge plus !!
- Letty Cline
Leadership & Talent
Contact Us
Address
9540 Navarre Pkwy.
Navarre FL 32566
Contact
850-710-3879
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
​Sunday
Closed