Gloucester Montessori School

Helping children realize their lifetime potential  

      Gloucester Montessori  School (GMS) has provided a unique educational experience to children of the Virginia Peninsulas for over twenty five years. Based on the teachings of 19th century educator Maria Montessori, more than 5,000 schools in the United States practice the Montessori Method, and according to recent reports by the Washington Post, more than 8,000 schools employ the method world wide.  

      Montessori's ground-breaking methodology views education emphasizes the development of each child as individual thinker and learner in an atmosphere of self discipline, respect and compassion.  GMS allows students to progress at their own pace while developing social skills, academic excellence and a love of learning. All this is done in an environment that fosters independence, creativity and curiosity.  

      GMS is a full member school of the American Montessori Society. All of our teachers are certified by either the American Montessori Society (AMS) or the American Montessori Institute (AMI).  AMS is the largest Montessori organization in the world, and provides excellent resources  for parents to learn more about the history, philosophy and practice of the Montessori Method.  

      To learn more about the Montessori philosophy, consult the following publications: 

* Montessori Today by Paula Polk Lillard
* Montessori From the Start by Paula Polk Lillard
* The Secret of Childhood by Dr. Maria Montessori
* Montessori: A Modern Approach by Paula Polk Lillard
* Discovery of the Child by Maria Montessori
* The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori
* Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius, Angeline Stoll Lillard
* Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work by E.M. Standing (et al)
* M: The Magazine for Montessori Families link: www.mthemagazine.com