Mission Viejo Montessori is an academic prep school for children 20 months through Elementary. We feature an excellent fine arts program in addition to our high academic standards. We use manipulative materials, have small classes and use a multicultural curriculum. During our school hours, our classrooms focus on core studies to develop and strengthen math, reading, and writing skills. Mission Viejo Montessori School is committed to the development of every child’s full potential. Our educational philosophy embraces a fusion of styles based on the original model developed by Maria Montessori, who believed the hand is the tool to the mind; Socrates, who encouraged interaction between teacher and student; and an environment that instills a love of active learning, and fosters academic excellence. We also have a strong Fine Arts program that provides experiences that enable students to acquire a foundation of skills for lifelong achievement. Studies have shown that the arts enhance academic learning, especially reading. We provide children with a dynamic, challenging curriculum and end up with children who love learning, are curious and can think independently and interdependently. ...read more