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Our Programs
DR. MARIA MONTESSORI
The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. For that is the time when one’s intelligence itself...is being formed."
MCS offers the only accredited Montessori education program in Hawaii for toddlers through elementary levels, guiding children through critical developmental stages. Our programs are designed to nurture independence, foster a love for learning, and build a solid academic foundation that prepares students for future success.
Our Programs
Two-Year-Old
Our Two-Year-Old Program offers activities that help young children develop basic independence and social skills. Children are naturally curious and eager to explore their surroundings at this stage. They learn through sensory experiences (touch, sight, sound, taste and smell) and basic practical life activities.
Kindergarten Year
Our Kindergarten Year is the culmination of knowledge, work habits, and social skills. Children work towards abstraction of language and math concepts, which tends to materialize naturally through the use of Montessori materials. Kindergartners develop leadership skills through mentorship of their younger peers. As the students prepare to transition to the Elementary Program, they continue to practice being self-directed and independent in their learning.
Elementary
In contrast to the preschool child, the elementary child is a more conscious and intentional learner. Building on the wealth of information internalized during the preschool years, the elementary student is eager to relate new facts with prior information. Students take an active responsibility for their learning by organizing their work, choosing research projects and essay themes, engaging in peer teaching, and being accountable for the completion of assignments. In a classroom where learning is open-ended and the needs of the whole community are emphasized, students develop initiative and self-discipline.
