When we heard about the North Shore Montessori School, never in a million years did we imagine how wonderful it would be. We have three much older children and we wish we had know about this magical school then. We have watched our daughter blossom into a confident little girl who believes she can do anything. This is a testament to the program at NSM.
-The DaSilva Family
My son is one of 4 boys, and when he came to NSMS he was extremely shy and quiet. Within a few months we were able to watch him grow and develop with such confidence, while developing skills and friendships that will serve him well as he moves on. NSMS gave him the opportunity to become an individual of whom we are so proud.
- Anne D. Shybunko-Moore
We would highly recommend North Shore Montessori School ! It has provided our daughter with a quality educational experience in a fun, loving and warm environment. The values we teach at home are reinforced through the teaching and example of her teacher Mrs. Sztabnik and her assistant Mrs. Healy. Our daughter loves school and is excited to learn. We love the diversity of the classes -- library, art, music, gym, Spanish, Creative Arts and more! We can’t say enough about the school, but more importantly, about the entire staff -- they are a first class group who love what they do and love all the children.
- Deanna & Eric Bavlnka
The most influential factor in selecting North Shore Montessori School for our daughter's educational and social needs was the nurturing, yet academically rich, environment which the school had to offer. NSMS classrooms are bright, warm, and inviting. They are filled with plants, animals, art, music, books, intriguing learning materials, fascinating mathematical models, fossils, historical artifacts, computers, scientific tools, and animals that the students are raising.
You will not find rows of desks in the classrooms at NSMS. The learning environments are set up to facilitate student discussion and stimulate collaborative learning. One glance and it is clear that the students feel comfortable and at home. Students will typically be found scattered around the classroom, working alone or with one or two others. They tend to become so involved in their work that one cannot help but be tremendously impressed by the peaceful atmosphere. The NSMS classroom is a carefully prepared environment designed to facilitate the development of the children’s independence and sense of personal empowerment. Young children move freely within the rooms, selecting work that captures their interest, rather than passively participating in lessons and projects selected by the teachers. In a very real sense, even the very youngest students at NSMS take care of their own child-sized environment. When they are hungry, they prepare their own snacks and drinks. They go to the bathroom without assistance. When something spills, they help each other carefully clean things up. Small children in Montessori classrooms sweep and dust, carry pitchers of water, and pour liquids with barely a drop spilled. These little ones normally go about their work so calmly and purposely that it is clear to even the casual observer that this is their environment: The Children’s House.
We selected NSMS for the staff's outlook, philosophy, and flexible approach to individualized attention to each student's needs, as well as their creative methods of working with the student to address not only his/her weaknesses but also his/her strengths. There is no greater proof of NSMS success than our recognition of the positive changes and the developmental gains which we observe in our daughter on a daily basis.
- Meri & Joe Rizzo
