Is Montessori right for your family?
Ready to begin your child’s Montessori journey?
Welcome to Elemental Arts Montessori (EAM)! EAM encourages each child to explore their natural and joyful curiosity. They are empowered to be independent thinkers, to make respectful choices and to enjoy the magic of creating their life-long love of learning.
EAM is committed to the Montessori philosophy of fostering commitment to life-long learning and amazing problem-solving skills. To help make this happen, EAM is unique in preparing a nurturing and stimulating environment with an emphasis on individualized attention.
Each child is encouraged to develop their own understanding of respect and kindness for self and for others. The emphasis is on social interactions Children learn how to make choices, how to use their words and how to be responsible for their actions. Teachers model appropriate behavior and language to guide the children.
These fundamental aspects of respect and kindness in the Montessori environment allows each child to develop their own sense of independence and a sense of compassion for others.
EAM encourages each family to help us create a nurturing community with and for each other. Community is how we come together to make new friends, to learn from each other, and to laugh a lot!
Come and visit us in Ditmas Park across from the Brooklyn Public Library. We are the special place where extraordinary families get together, children make lifelong friends and oh yea, where magic happens!
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace fun by exploring the magical possibilities of curiosity and discovery. Each child is encouraged to fully experience their natural joy for learning in an atmosphere of respect for self and others.
Parent Testimonials
To view complete testimonials please visit this page.
"The most significant change I've witnessed is (I've come to learn) a key of Montessori education: independence!"
- Katie (parent of 2.5 year old at Elemental Arts Montessori
"We were especially impressed by the individualized attention each child receives... We had such a great experience, that we're enrolling our youngest next year."
- Signe (parent of 18 month old at Elemental Arts Montessori)
We can't recommend this little school enough for anyone seeking a supportive, enriching environment for their child.
- Andrew (parent of daughter and son at Elemental Arts Montessori)
"My three-year-old daughter has attended Elemental Arts for about four months now, and I'm blown away by how much she's progressed in that time."
- Sharon (parent to 3 year old daughter at Elemental Arts Montessori)
"...my daughters have made remarkable progress-not just in their language skills, but also in social interactions, education, and overall learning."
- Ellina (parent to twin daughters are Elemental Arts Montessori)

Why Montessori?
The Montessori method is characterized by an emphasis on self-directed activity and constant observation on the part of the teacher. It stresses the importance of adapting the child’s learning environment to his or her developmental needs. It is also characterized by the use of self-correcting materials for the introduction and mastery of various educational concepts and life skills.