The Best of Both Worlds:

How an Einstein Education Goes Embraces the Best of Montessori. . .

And Takes it Further

We know that children learn best when curiosity drives discovery—when they can touch, build, explore, and connect ideas across subjects. Our classrooms hum with purposeful energy: students constructing models of landforms in the STEM Lab while learning about the implications of those landforms in geography; trying out techniques of Renaissance artists in art while learning about the time period in social studies and reading about it in ELA; or working in mixed-age groups to solve math challenges that stretch their thinking.

At Albert Einstein Academy, we offer the best of Montessori without the gaps. We honor the spirit of child-led discovery while ensuring that every student builds a strong academic foundation. Our classrooms are places of wonder and rigor, independence and connection, creativity and purpose. It’s a balance that reflects our namesake’s belief that “education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” At Albert Einstein Academy, our students don’t just learn — they discover who they are as learners.

Keep reading for more detailed information on how our instructional methods compare to those of a Montessori school.

  • In Montessori schools, students often work independently with minimal teacher direction. While this can work beautifully for self-motivated learners, not every child thrives in a purely self-directed model. Most students—and certainly those who struggle with reading, math, or executive functioning—need more explicit teaching and guided practice to master essential skills.

    At Einstein, lessons are concrete, interactive, and filled with opportunities for exploration, and our teachers play an active, intentional role. We combine the best of experiential learning with proven instructional methods that ensure every child receives the direct support and feedback they need to succeed.

  • At Einstein, children are grouped based on academic and developmental readiness, not arbitrary cut-off dates. Our classrooms are vibrant, mixed-age learning communities that encourage collaboration, shared responsibility, and flexibility.

  • We blend creativity and structure, freedom and accountability. While students are encouraged to explore their interests, they are also challenged to persevere through complex problems, communicate effectively, and achieve academic excellence.