Firelands Montessori Academy

Firelands Montessori Academy is a unique educational institution with a rich history of providing Authentic Montessori Education in Northwest Ohio for over 40 years. The academy follows the Authentic Montessori method, emphasizing self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play to foster a deep love of learning, independence, and social responsibility in its students. The school's educational approach is characterized by mixed-age classrooms, uninterrupted work periods, specially trained teachers, and a curriculum that encompasses practical life skills, sensory education, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. The Montessori method is distinct from traditional educational approaches due to its emphasis on individualized instruction, student-led learning, and the development of the whole child—intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. The school aims to create a stimulating environment that nurtures a child's innate curiosity and desire to learn, while promoting respect for the dignity and diversity of life and the interconnection of all things.