There’s no question that children possess an abundance of creativity, and the Montessori experience intends to promote this creativity instead of suffocating it. However, one look at the neutral colours and clean aesthetic of a typical Montessori classroom, and you may come to the conclusion...
No one is a fan of waiting, especially your little ones. If they want your attention or a sweet treat before dinner, they want it now! This is a regular occurrence that happens in every household and can be a frustrating scenario for parents. This is...
Freedom and independence are two important concepts within Montessori, and there’s no question that children learn best through play. Creating a Montessori playroom provides the ideal space for your child to enjoy a sense of freedom and independence while encouraging their natural curiosity, all within...
When you step into a traditional classroom, you’ll likely see rows of children quietly seated and listening to the teacher talk, or participating in the same group activity. A Montessori classroom, on the other hand, is like a giant playroom-meets-workshop. You’ll find some children working...
Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy is the foundation of every home, school and workplace that her work has touched, and has inspired parents and teachers around the world to raise independent, motivated, confident, and happy children for generations. She devised a set of ten fundamental rules and...
According to Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy, children go through different planes of development as they grow, and during each plane, they are almost like a new or different child. ...
“The true basis of the imagination is reality.” – Dr. Maria Montessori One of the most common questions that parents ask a Montessori teacher is why we discourage the introduction of fantasy to young children. From Dr. Maria Montessori’s observations, we know that young children in...
“Again!” This is a word that we as parents and teachers hear all too often from kids! Have you ever wondered why your child wants to repeat the same activity, song or story a million times? It may drive you crazy at times, but these...
Some of the common questions that might help demystify some of the facets of the Montessori approach to education. ...
Montessori has fast become a household name in South Africa as an alternative form of education for children. However, there is still some mystery around what exactly the Montessori philosophy entails and how it differs from a more traditional way of schooling. ...
