Montessori at Home

Montessori Approach

• The Montessori Method is an educational philosophy that focuses on the individual needs and capabilities of each child.
• It is based on the belief that children are naturally curious, capable, and have an innate desire to learn.
• Montessori education aims to foster the child’s natural love for learning by creating a prepared environment that encourages self-directed exploration and discovery.
• The environment is carefully designed to provide the child with opportunities for hands-on learning, where they can engage in meaningful activities promoting independence, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
• Child-centered learning – the child takes an active role in their education, rather than being passive recipients of information.
• Through practical life activities, such as caring for the environment and themselves, sensorial activities that refine their senses, language activities that promote literacy and communication skills, mathematical activities that develop logical and critical thinking, and cultural activities, Montessori aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for life beyond the classroom.

Multi-age Approach to Learning in Montessori Schools

• In a Montessori classroom, children of different ages, typically ranging from 3 to 6 years, 6 to 9 years, and 9 to 12 years, learn together in the same environment.
• This promotes a sense of community, cooperation, and peer learning, where older children mentor younger ones, and younger ones learn from their older peers.
• This multi-age approach also allows each child to progress at their own pace and challenge themselves according to their individual abilities.