What is Montessori?
Individual learning journey for each child
Hands-on experiential learning
The Montessori Method is a 150 year old, tried and tested approach to education, applied in a multitude of schools around the globe.
It places the child at the center of their own learning journey and stands out from traditional methods of education in many ways:
Hands-on experiential learning
Individual learning journey for each child
Hands-on experiential learning
Scientifically designed Montessori materials are self-correcting and self-motivating, and move from the concrete to abstract. Rather than memorizing and computing, children learn and understand through their own investigation and experience.
Individual learning journey for each child
Individual learning journey for each child
Individual learning journey for each child
The child is free to learn at their own pace, in their own learning style, advancing when they are ready to – all under the teacher’s guidance following their individual lesson plan.
Educates the whole child
Self-directed, self-motivated learning
Individual learning journey for each child
The Montessori curriculum is broad. It covers the usual academic fields in language & literacy, arithmetic, geometry, geography, science, etc. It also covers practical life skills, art, music and culture, grace and courtesy. Montessori is seeks to support the child to reach their full potential intellectually, socially and emotionally.
Self-directed, self-motivated learning
Self-directed, self-motivated learning
Self-directed, self-motivated learning
Children enjoy freedom within limits- they may choose their work within the frame of the classroom materials set by the teacher. Following their interests, they are enthusiastic learners and the teacher’s role is as observer and guide, supporting the student in pursuing the answers to their own questions.
Nurturing community
Self-directed, self-motivated learning
Self-directed, self-motivated learning
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Mixed-aged classrooms (3 – 6 years, 6 – 9 years etc.) allow younger children to observe and learn from older kids. In turn, the older children teach and mentor, reinforcing their own knowledge and developing leadership. These interactions encourage social skills and collaboration over competition.
Learn More
American Montessori Society
NOT RAISING GENIUSES, BUT INSPIRING GENIUS WITHIN EVERY CHILD
NOT RAISING GENIUSES, BUT INSPIRING GENIUS WITHIN EVERY CHILD
A useful explanation of Montessori principles
NOT RAISING GENIUSES, BUT INSPIRING GENIUS WITHIN EVERY CHILD
NOT RAISING GENIUSES, BUT INSPIRING GENIUS WITHIN EVERY CHILD
NOT RAISING GENIUSES, BUT INSPIRING GENIUS WITHIN EVERY CHILD
A blog post on Montessori kids and how they love to learn
Association Montessori Internationale
NOT RAISING GENIUSES, BUT INSPIRING GENIUS WITHIN EVERY CHILD
Association Montessori Internationale
Information on Montessori standard curriculum across different ages