What is the Montessori Philosophy?
The Montessori approach emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing children to develop at their own pace and explore their own interests.
- A safe, peaceful, prepared, engaging environment that allows children to influence the direction and pace of their learning
- A child-centred collaborative environment where children develop responsibility, independence, curiosity, grace and courtesy
- A community of learners in a multi-age grouping
- A practical hands-on learning environment using purposeful materials
- Children can freely choose their work and are guided by their peers and teachers
- Children thrive because of the teacher’s role of observation which results in a highly individualized programme; the learning is tailored to meet every child’s current needs
- A Montessori environment is non-competitive, respectful and co-operative
- It is for every child, accepting of individual differences – Montessori celebrates diversity and brings everyone together in a warm and welcoming learning environment!