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A Montessori Approach That Builds Independence

At RHMS, our Montessori approach helps children build independence, confidence, focus, and a love of learning. Each student is guided at an individual pace in a nurturing classroom environment designed to support academic, social, and personal growth.

Montessori Classrooms at RHMS

Our Montessori classrooms welcome children who are three years and eight months, four, and five years of age. This mixed-age setting encourages leadership, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. Older students model skills and routines for younger children, while younger students learn through observation, participation, and guided practice.

Each classroom is designed to foster independence, responsibility, and confidence. Students learn to care for their environment, work respectfully with others, and build skills through hands-on Montessori materials and purposeful daily routines.

RHMS classrooms have no more than twenty students with two full-time experienced staff members, allowing children to receive close guidance and individualized attention in a warm and structured environment.

Our school is committed to combining authentic Montessori principles with a forward-thinking educational experience that prepares students to participate fully and confidently in today’s world.

We are proud of our long-standing Montessori teachers, many of whom bring years of experience, dedication, and a genuinely nurturing approach to the classroom. Their care, consistency, and enthusiasm help create a learning environment where children thrive.

 

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What Children Learn in Our Montessori Program

Our Montessori program provides a strong academic and developmental foundation through hands-on learning, exploration, and individualized instruction. Children build practical skills, language, early mathematics, scientific curiosity, creativity, and confidence in a supportive classroom environment.

Serving Richmond Hill, Vaughan & Markham Families

RHMS is a leading private school in Richmond Hill, proudly serving families from Vaughan, Markham, Thornhill, Aurora, Newmarket, Unionville, and surrounding communities. Our Montessori preschool and kindergarten programs, along with our private elementary school (Grades 1–8), provide a nurturing environment, experienced educators, and a strong academic foundation that prepares students for long-term success.

Families choose RHMS for our structured learning approach, small class sizes, and commitment to academic excellence in a safe, supportive setting.

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Tours are available Monday to Friday during school hours.
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Limited spaces available for the upcoming school year.


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      RHMS Montessori students explore STEM through observation, where curiosity becomes discovery.

Physical Education

The primary goal of our Physical Education program is to develop awareness of and appreciation for the importance of fitness and optimal physical health.Through group exercises, children develop better listening skills, cooperation skills, and the ability to follow directions. They learn how to respect one another’s space, interact physically, and participate with other children in a safe environment. Children are challenged to perform to the very best of their physical ability to enhance their flexibility, coordination, gross motor skills, balance, and rhythm.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a core subject that is practiced on a daily basis. Math concepts are presented and practiced using concrete Montessori materials such as number rods, stamp games, bead stairs, and more.These materials help to develop a child’s logical mathematical mind and problem solving skills. Once a child has mastered a concept, they move toward working at an abstract level.

Sensorial

Sensorial exercises develop and enhance sense perceptions and logical thinking that are vital to growing minds. Sensorial materials are designed to help a child develop and learn concepts and ideas through their senses. The material is divided into six components: Tactile (touch), Baric (pressure or weight), Thermal (temperature), Auditory (sound), Olfactory & Gustatory (smell & taste), and Stereognostic (recognition and impression) senses. Through sensorial activities, a child successfully makes inner connections with the world around them.

Language

For a child to grasp the concepts of science, history, or geography, they must first be well-versed in language. The Montessori reading and writing learning sequence is categorized in three colour-coded levels: the Pink, Blue, and Green series of readers. Once a child masters a level, they move on to the next series. In addition to reading, students also progress through notebooks and consumables (interactive book series that provide repetitive practice). Daily writing is practiced to nurture the creative writing process while developing printing and cursive writing skills.

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Practical Life

Practical Life materials and activities are designed to develop a child’s everyday life skills and promote independence. Between birth and six years of age - the formative years - a child absorbs information almost effortlessly. Concepts and techniques are easily learned during this time that, later on, will be considered more difficult for an older child to learn.Some examples of Practical Life activities are dressing frames (lacing, zippers, and tying buttons), pouring and transporting liquid/solid techniques, paper cutting with scissors, sorting, and folding.

Culture

Geography, History, and Green Awareness are all a part of the Culture component of Montessori learning. Geography is taught with visual, colourful concrete materials that enhance the child's ability to learn. History is approached through time lines so students can see how people from different cultures developed from the earth's beginning to the present. Montessori students will have the opportunity to investigate both ancient and modern peoples. There is also an emphasis on raising awareness for environmental issues and learning to recycle classroom materials which builds good habits for the future.

Science

Children, by nature, are curious, ask questions, and love exploring their world. Throughout our two-year Montessori preschool program, students are introduced to a variety of science concepts, presented in sensorial ways to provide real-life experiences. Students learn about the solar system, plants and animals, and the human body using a variety of materials.

Fine Arts

Music, Dramatic Arts, and Visual Arts are all taught at the Montessori level to foster a child's natural ability, creativity, and imagination. Learning through music encourages cognitive and literacy skills, creativity and individuality. Through storytelling, theatre performance, pantomiming, public speaking, and more, students are taught to think creatively to develop ideas and solutions. It is our goal to enhance the artistic nature within each child as well, by teaching an appreciation for and awareness of the diversity of art around us. 
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      Montessori Students use Sensorial Clay Layers of Earth

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