Daily Montessori offers practical guidance on applying the Montessori method at home for children aged 0–3 years.
The Montessori Method is a globally recognized educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, focusing on nurturing each child’s natural development.
Key Montessori Principles include: Independence, Observation, Following the Child, Gentle Correction, Prepared Environment, and the Absorbent Mind.
What Is Montessori?
The Montessori method is an educational approach that has been practiced for over 100 years, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.
It emphasizes hands-on learning, independence, and respect for each child’s unique pace of development.
The phrase “Help me to do it myself” beautifully captures the essence of Montessori education.
Benefits of Montessori
Whether practiced at school or at home, Montessori education offers numerous developmental benefits for young children.
A key element is the prepared environment, which fosters independence, encourages self-directed learning, and gives children the freedom to make their own choices and decisions with confidence.
I do think I benefited from the Montessori education which in some ways gives the students a lot more freedoms to do things at their own pace, to discover.
Interestingly my partner Larry Page also went to Montessori for preschool and kindergarten.
You know, intuitively, I think it was probably a very formative experience for me to be able to go to those classes in that envirnnment, and be so stimulated at an early age.
[Opening of a Montessori school event]
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Montessori Method Overview
The Montessori Method is an educational philosophy centered on the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each child. It is founded on the belief that children are naturally curious, capable, and driven by an innate desire to learn.
Montessori education nurtures this natural love of learning by offering a prepared environment that encourages self-directed exploration and discovery. This environment is intentionally designed to support hands-on learning, allowing children to engage in meaningful activities that promote independence, problem-solving, and creativity.
At the heart of the approach is child-centered learning, where children take an active role in their education rather than passively receiving information.
Through a variety of purposeful activities, Montessori provides a holistic education that supports all areas of development:
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Practical life: caring for themselves and their environment
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Sensorial: refining the senses through exploration
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Language: building communication and literacy skills
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Mathematics: developing logical and critical thinking
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Cultural studies: fostering an understanding of the world
Montessori aims to prepare children not just for school, but for life beyond the classroom.
