Montessori in a Nutshell

 

The Montessori approach nurtures children's joy of learning in a calm, non-repetitive and cooperative environment in which intellectual and social development are linked.  It focuses on helping children reach their full potential in all areas of life and encourages personal growth at each child's own individual pace and development.

 

The Montessori approach is child-centered but adult guided, structured but free for learning and emphasizes basics in an enjoyable way. Mutual respect, tolerance and concern for others is considered a paramount aspect of the Montessori community.

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Early Learning | From Birth Upwards

What makes it unique?

 

The “Whole Child” Approach

The primary goal of a Montessori program is to help each child reach full potential in all areas of life. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth and physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation. 

 

The holistic curriculum allows the child to experience the joy of learning, gives the child time to enjoy the process, ensures development of self-esteem and provides the experiences from which children create their knowledge.

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What is a Montessori Session like?

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Each Montessori Class, from toddlers through to primary school, operates on the principle of freedom within limits.  Every program has its set of ground rules which differ from age to age, but is always based on core Montessori beliefs– respect for each other and for the  environment.

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Children are free to work at their own pace with materials they have chosen, either alone or with others.  The aim is to encourage active, self-directed learning and to strike a balance of individual mastery with small group collaboration within the whole community.

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The multi-age groups in each class provide a family-like grouping where learning can take place naturally.  More experienced children share what they have learned while reinforcing their own learning.  Because this peer group learning is intrinsic to Montessori, there is often more conversation- language experiences– in the Montessori classroom than in conventional early education settings.