Melrose Montessori is a small school located in heart of Melrose, Massachusetts. Conveniently located adjacent to the Melrose Public Library in the Unitarian Universalist Church. We offer a Montessori primary program for children ages 2 years 9 months through 5 years and an elementary program for ages 6 through 12. Our teachers are trained through either the Association Montessori Internationale or the American Montessori Society. We strive to hold true to the original principles of Dr. Maria Montessori to provide the children an optimal Montessori experience. Time is set aside daily for music and movement, aerobics, yoga or pre-sport physical activities for the development of gross-motor skills. All new materials are presented on a one-to-one basis. In each activity, difficulties are analyzed and the presentations are characterized by brevity, simplicity and objectivity. The didactic materials provide an built-in “control of error” which enables the child to correct himself and thus succeed through his own efforts. Discipline is maintained by directing the child’s attention and energies into constructive channels. Self-discipline, self-assurance and security gradually develop as the child learns to recognize and accept both the scope and the limitations of the environment.