The classrooms are multiage and ungraded and follow the sensitive periods of development.
Internal motivation is the hallmark of a good Montessori program
and emphasizes the child as the person responsible for his or her education
under the direction of the montessoriteacher.
The teacher’s primary task is careful observation of each child to determine needs
and to prepare a learning environment to aid the child’s growth.
This prepared environment allows each child to develop and learn at his or her own pace.
As children learn new skills, they also learn how to learn.
This develops attitudes and habits that will help in future learning.

The Montessori environment at Oak Trails fosters independence,
self-respect and respect of others, and promotes self-reliance.
The classrooms cherish differences among people whether religious, racial,or cultural.

We follow the guidelines set forth by the American Montessori Society.