Grace Montessori School

Grace Montessori School is an educational institution that embodies the Montessori philosophy and method, developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori. The school's educational approach is centered around the Montessori method, which emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play, focusing on child-centered learning and allowing children to explore and discover concepts at their own pace. The school's unique characteristics include its focus on hands-on learning, individualized instruction, and a broad range of academic activities, such as Practical Life, Sensorial, and Mathematics programs, as well as outdoor education, which allows children to cultivate, collect, examine, and identify leaves, flowers, and plants in the outdoor environment. The school's curriculum follows the guidelines of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), and it offers various programs, including morning and after-school extended care, with a schedule that aligns with the Peoria Unified School District Calendar.