MSC Gallery
Elementary School
2807 Oceola Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Preschool
1000 Greenlawn Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Montessori Approach
Encouraged from an early age to make decisions and to
learn to work both independently and in groups, Montessori students
show remarkable adaptability and problem-solving skills. They learn to
manage time well, to contribute their ideas with peers and teachers in
a respectful manner, and to communicate clearly in writing. Montessori
students are introduced early to the joys that come from learning, from
researching a topic, from sharing research with others. They develop
high self-esteem and the confidence to face challenges with optimism.
We invite you to learn more about the woman who, from her observations
of children, pioneered an approach to education that rocked the
educational world in the early twentieth century. Now, in the
twenty-first century, Montessori remains an acclaimed method of
teaching. We also invite you to compare Montessori with a traditional
American curriculum and to learn about some of the famous people whose
lives were influenced in a positive way from their experiences as
Montessori students.