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THE HEART OF THE PROGRAM
Deer Path Montessori is truly a house for children. Our approach to education goes beyond academics. We are dedicated to the development of the whole child: social, intellectual, emotional, and physical. The Montessori philosophy is at the heart of everything we do at Deer Path. Deer Path's approach, based upon the unique methods of Dr. Maria Montessori, is designed to cultivate a life-long love of learning, independence, responsibility, and respect for others, the environment and all living things. Founded in 1982, Deer Path is a nonprofit, nonsectarian preschool and kindergarten which offers half-day, full-day classes, and care options with both 10 and 12-month schedules. Children of all races and religions are welcome.
ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT
Hands-on learning with well-tested teaching techniques and self-corrective materials is a key feature in our classrooms. The beautifully crafted materials are arranged in an inviting display on low, open shelves.
Children are given ample time and space to explore and work at their own pace and in their own learning style. The major curriculum areas include: practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, science and cultural subjects including peace education. The curriculum is enriched by art, music, movement, foreign languages, a children's garden and other outdoor experiences.
Maryann Pascarella
Administrator
Deer Path Montessori School
Paragon Village
429 Route 46 East
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone: 908-498-0500
Fax: 908-498-0505
Website: www.deerpathmontessori.com
"Where Mt. Olive Meets Hackettstown and Long Valley"
Mary Smith
Director of Admissions
8:30am - 3:30pm
ACCREDITATIONS
- Affiliated with the
- Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Certified and Licensed by the State of New Jersey
- Head teachers are college graduates and Montessori certified
- Assistant teachers receive Montessori Assistants’ Training
OUR GOALS
Montessori education aspires to give the child the opportunity for spontaneous activity in an environment, which is designed for his/her developing stages of growth. Deer Path aims to direct the child's growth in many ways. Key areas of emphasis are:
- The school environment as a place of comfort and security
- An appreciation of his world and its achievements through daily exposure to art, music, history, geography, biology, and botany
- An enthusiasm for learning and a sense of wonder
- Development of self-discipline and self-direction
- Respect for each other, their environment and all living things
- Harmonious cooperation with others
- Development of enjoyable friendships with children and adults
- Practice skills in social graces, good manners, and courteous behavior
- Cooperation with community rules and limits
- Ability to care for self and the environment
- Appropriate use of equipment and materials
- Expression of individual ideas through conversations, situations, and activities
- Development of muscular skills through indoor and outdoor activities
- Encouragement of creative development
- Task oriented activities with working order, sequence and logical conclusions
- Recognition and satisfaction from accomplishments and growth in skills development
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