Alameda, CA
Children's Cottage Campus of Rising Star Montessori

Our philosophy is based on the observations and writings of Dr. Maria Montessori who was a scientist, educator and the first woman to earn a medical degree in Italy.

Our curriculum instructs children in language arts, math, the interrelated study of life and physical sciences, history, culture, geography, the arts, and practical life skills. We have integrated the Montessori methods and curriculum with traditional public and private school curricula.

Our school employs current research and theories in child development and educational methods.

Rising Star Montessori school was established in 1982. Our Children's Cottage opened in the fall of 1984 after members of our Rising Star Montessori school expressed a need for a Montessori preschool offering extended daycare. Our students make the successful transition to local private, parochial and public schools.

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Our academic programs are challenging and stimulating with a comprehensive curriculum.

Recent studies have shown that children retain what they have learned better in a hands-on material environment.

We create learning environments which engages the child's imagination and love for learning in all the pre-primary and primary grades, the children begin the day with a morning group meeting. During this time they are welcomed with an overview of the day's announcements, assignments and activities, music and songs, calendar, weather. This is followed by dismissal into the morning work period with special small group or individual lessons that are under the framework of our Montessori curriculum guide.

Children are encouraged to fulfill their potential, moving through the academic curriculum at their own pace.

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