At Park Schools Montessori, we begin with the belief that children learn best by doing. Our foundation is rooted in the Montessori method, where students engage with hands-on materials that build independence, concentration, and a deep understanding of concepts.

We then strengthen this foundation with three powerful, research-based approaches:

Horse Powered Reading®, Orton-Gillingham, and Singapore Math—creating a dynamic learning experience that reaches every type of learner.

Our classrooms are designed to put learning into the hands of the child. Through carefully curated Montessori materials, students explore concepts in reading, math, and science in a concrete, tactile way before moving into abstract thinking.

This approach develops:

• Independence and confidence

• Focus and self-discipline

• A true understanding of concepts—not just memorization

Bringing Literacy to Life

Through our miniature horses Star & Bluey we utilize Horse Powered Reading®. Our students step outside the traditional classroom and into an interactive learning environment with horses. These guided sessions build comprehension, vocabulary, sequencing, and critical thinking skills.

Horses provide immediate, non-verbal feedback, helping students develop:

• Confidence and emotional awareness

• Focus and self-regulation

• Motivation and engagement in reading

This approach is especially powerful for students who need movement, connection, or a different pathway to learning.

A Strong Foundation in Reading

We use the Orton-Gillingham approach, a structured, multisensory method grounded in the science of reading. Students learn phonics, decoding, and spelling through visual, auditory, and hands-on techniques.

This ensures that every child:

• Builds strong reading fundamentals

• Gains fluency and comprehension

• Develops confidence as a reader

Teaching Students How to Think

Our math program follows Singapore Math, a globally respected approach that emphasizes deep understanding over rote memorization.

Students move through a progression of:

Concrete → Visual → Abstract, allowing them to:

• Master number sense

• Solve complex problems with confidence

• Think critically and logically

Why This Approach Works

By combining hands-on Montessori learning with proven academic methods and real-world experiences, we meet students where they are and help them thrive.

At Park Schools Montessori, we are not just teaching children what to learn—we are teaching them how to think, how to grow, and how to succeed.