Welcome to Montessori School of Tupelo
Montessori School of Tupelo encourages the development of the whole child's personality and academic growth by fostering independence, confidence, responsibility and joyful life long learning.
Since 2002, Montessori School of Tupelo has sought out to guide future leaders, nurturers, and motivators. The dandelion flower is a symbol of growth, hope, and development. Starting out as a yellow bud, this flower transforms into a head of seeds that spreads across the land to take root and produce future growth. Whether you are a teacher, parent, friend or family member of the children of Montessori School of Tupelo, you are a part of this growth. Just like the dandelion, you are spreading the learning experience through the example you lead and motivating the next generation ahead.
The Benefits of Montessori Education for Your Child
Choosing a Montessori environment for your child has many benefits. Known for individually paced learning and fostering independence, the Montessori Method also encourages empathy, a passion for social justice, and a joy in lifelong learning.
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Given the freedom and support to question, to probe deeply, and to make connections, Montessori students become confident, enthusiastic, self-directed learners. They are able to think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly—a skill set for the 21st century.
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Each child is valued as a unique individual.
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Beginning at an early age, Montessori nurtures order, concentration, and independence.
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Students are part of a close, caring community.
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Montessori students enjoy freedom within limits.
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Students are supported in becoming active seekers of knowledge.
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Self-correction and self-assessment are an integral part of the Montessori classroom approach.
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Montessori supports social-emotional skills.
A Montessori education develops students who are capable, accountable, knowledgeable people who have the strong sense of self they will need to thrive in the real world.
Programs
The Montessori classrooms create an environment appropriate for the child’s different stages of development and to meet their individual needs within each stage. Montessori schools combine ages into approximately three-year ranges (for example, ages 3-6 or 9-12) in a classroom.
INFANT/TODDLER
8 weeks - walking class
walking - 18 mth class
18mth -2.9 yrs class
EARLY CHILDHOOD & KINDERGARTEN
3 - 6 years
LOWER ELEMENTARY
6 - 9 years
Upper Elementary
​(9-12yrs) opening 25/26 school year
