Roots of the Future Montessori, Clarence:
Situated in Clarence NY, just 30 minutes west of downtown Buffalo, Roots of the Future is a private, nature-based Montessori Pre-school serving children ages 3-6. At Roots of the Future, your child is immersed in a Nature-Based education program. We offer a 3-day (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) or 5-day option. The school is set in an environment designed to inspire children to connect with the wonders of nature on a daily basis. We are located on 2.5 acres of land providing a beautiful place for learning and experiencing nature. Our classroom environment cultivates the child's own natural desire to learn while encouraging a fascination for learning.
Nature-Based Montessori Education Program for Children Ages 3-6:
Children carry out tasks and activities that benefit the environment. These include: water conservation, energy conservation, waste reduction, environmental learning through nature walks, use of green pesticides and cleaning supplies, organic gardening, and composting.
- Children connect with nature
- Immersive, Environmentally-Friendly Education
- Environmental Learning
- Organic Gardening
- Water / Energy Conservation
Montessori Curriculum:
The curriculum of a Montessori education incorporates the traditional subjects (mathematics, history, science, biology, reading, writing, language, geometry, geography, art, music, etc.) as well as general life skills such as self-direction, self-discipline, and self-reliance.
Consistent themes across lessons and work of all ages are as follows:
- Principle-based Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities
- Uniform Environments and Materials
- Purposeful Work
- Classroom Responsibility