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10 | January 23, 2020 | 22nd century media private school guide
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For an education
that is anything
but textbook.
Nationally recognized for educational excellence,
we balance academic rigor with whole child
development, giving students the skills, stamina
and ethical framework to succeed in life.
PS-8th grade students thrive in our innovative,
experiential learning environment.
To schedule a personal tour or for more information,
please call 847-425-5800 or
email admissions@bakerdemschool.org.
201 Sheridan Road, Wilmette
bakerdemschool.org
Rose Hall focuses
on the whole child
Rose Hall Montessori
School has been educating
young children for more
than 30 years. Based on
the philosophy and educational
methods of Maria
Montessori, Rose Hall’s
mission is to educate the
whole child by providing
a stimulating and nurturing
environment that allows
children to grow
socially, emotionally and
intellectually.
The ultimate goal is to
help children reach their
highest potential and gain
a lifelong enthusiasm for
learning. This holistic
focus is still at the heart
of Rose Hall Montessori
School today.
At Rose Hall, the priority
is to help each child
become the person that he/
she is meant to become; to
develop a strong sense of
self and confidence. The
teachers and staff work
hard to provide a supportive,
caring, peaceful
environment in which
young children feel safe
to explore, grow, learn and
become independent.
Academically, the classroom
is separated into five
key curricular areas: Practical
Life, Sensorial, Math,
Language and Cultural.
The core Montessori principals
of order, coordination,
concentration and independence
are priorities
throughout the classroom.
At Rose Hall, they believe
that the development of
these core executive functioning
skills will assist in
building lifelong learning
skills.
In addition to the five
core areas, the curriculum
is enhanced with a variety
of additional units including
botany, art, music, the
five senses and more. Each
unit is taught with a handson
approach — even down
to creating a large art studio
in the gym for Jackson
Pollack Day.
In addition to all of
these rich learning opportunities,
French is taught
weekly and yoga is offered
once a month. Every day
begins with student and
teachers greeting each other,
followed by work time
and typically ends with a
fun line time with songs,
dancing and peace curriculum.
Gross motor play
is an important component
of every day as well.
While the school takes
academic rigor seriously,
it recognizes that there are
other equally important
life skills that are formed
and cultivated in very
early childhood years such
as patience, humility, empathy
and compassion. A
strong emphasis is placed
on Maria Montessori’s
passion for peace and
community.
The teachers invest a
lot of group class time,
called “Line Time” or
“Peace Circle,” in helping
the children address issues
of compassion, conflict,
respect and problem solving.
Rose Hall teachers believe
that fostering an environment
of peace in the
classroom not only aids
in the children’s academic
success but also enables
them to begin the long
work of becoming responsible,
respectful and loving
members of our larger
communities.
Rose Hall recognizes
that every child brings his/
her own unique personality
and talents, and therefore,
the teachers don’t try
to enact a one-size-fits-all
approach to their learning.
The teachers observe the
children intently so that
they understand how the
children react, what motivates
them, what areas
need to focus on.
Rose Hall’s classrooms
are a place where your
child can feel at home, feel
loved and feel the freedom
to explore and grow.
Submitted by Rose Hall
Montessori School, 1140
Wilmette Ave., Wilmette;
(847) 256-2002; rosehallmontessori.org.