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a Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

OUR MISSION

The Montessori School of Raleigh is the Triangle’s modern embodiment and mindful practice of the time-proven Montessori philosophy,
developing agile thinkers, poised communicators, and gracious collaborators—engineers of authentic and fulfilling lives.

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Karen R

In our Early Childhood program at MSR kindness is shown daily through a gentle hug to a friend, a warm smile, kind words, helping a friend on the playground, zipping a younger friend's coat, or helping a friend up when they have fallen. Kindness is best taught when it is modeled with purpose and passion. Encouraging our children at an early age to put kindness into action through their thoughts, words, and actions will make our world a more peaceful place to live.

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Faculty Spotlight: Sam Hirte

The beauty of reading is that it allows you to be transported to different realities and have experiences that you might otherwise not be exposed to. In having the opportunity to teach English to Grades 7-12 students at the Brier Creek Campus, I am in a unique position to push our students to read literature that they otherwise may not be exposed to and increase their understanding of the world and the people around them. ​​​​​​​

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Cathy Bocklage

Some people might think it odd to use the two words "Grace and Courtesy" with the Toddler age group.  Toddlers are at a very "egocentric" stage of development and it often seems that the world revolves around them.  As a parent, teaching manners and social etiquette to a Toddler seems a little daunting or perhaps even impossible.  The good news is it is very possible and the toddlers are even more receptive to social etiquette and manners than you might think.  Dr. Maria Montessori incorporated Grace and Courtesy into her curriculum because she recognized that the young child is going through a sensitive period for order.  This strong sense of order needs to incorporate a social framework so it can be absorbed, and thus the child feels more comfortable in his/her surroundings. When this framework is established, the child is more caring, purposeful, and respectful within the classroom environment.  In fact, Grace and Courtesy are the hallmarks of any Montessori school.

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Faculty Spotlight: Iryna Shvets

It is well known that Montessori education cultivates a love for reading. Many Montessori students seamlessly progress in learning to read and experience the phenomena which Dr. Montessori described as a spontaneous “explosion into reading.” Even though this process may appear to be natural and easy, there is a significant amount of preparatory work taking place in the classroom on a daily basis. Montessori method applies the right knowledge during the right moment for a child’s learning. As soon as a three-year-old shows an interest in letters and sounds, the journey to reading begins starting with phonological awareness activities or simply "sound games."

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