CHILDREN'S LIGHTHOUSE vs MONTESSORI
Here at Children's Lighthouse, We Strongly Believe in Using a Balanced Approach to Teach Young Children
Our learning areas in our infant & toddler classrooms and our learning centers in our preschool classrooms allow children to become active seekers of their own knowledge, very similar to a Montessori program.

Our learning center activities surpass other programs because we identify target skills for each group, and these skills are embedded into our learning center activities. We combine the best of both worlds - learning that supports creativity and independent thinking and provides targeted learning goals designed to prepare your child for kindergarten and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
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LIGHTHOUSE PATHWAYS™ APPROACH to LEARNING
MONTESSORI APPROACH
Modern curriculum design based on current brain research.
Approach from 1906 to educate orphan children develop domestic skills.
Focused age groups with age-appropriate skills.
Multiple age groups within the same classroom.
Skill development using state and national standards.
Focuses on independence of child and "self-regulated" learning.
Individual time to explore interests while working on target skills.
Extended periods of "free choice" for children to work at their own pace.
Large group time to learn to be part of a community.
Not a focus.
Small group time to learn skills necessary for kindergarten success (such as writing).
Not a focus.
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