What is Montessori?
Core principles:
Follow the Child - Observing and responding to your child's individual interests and developmental needs.
Prepared Environment - Creating spaces that invite independence and concentration.
Mixed Age Groups - Learning happens naturally through peer interaction and adult’s guidance.
Intrinsic Motivation - Children learn best when driven by their own curiosity and interest.
Respect for the Child - Treating children as capable individuals with their own developmental timeline.
Sensitive Periods - special windows of time in a child’s development when they are naturally drawn to learn certain skills or behaviors with ease and joy. During these periods, the child’s brain is especially receptive, and learning happens almost effortlessly.
The Montessori method, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago, is based on scientific observation of how children naturally learn and develop. It's not just an educational approach, it's a revolutionary way of seeing and honoring the child.
In the home, Montessori principles help create an environment where your child can develop confidence, practical life skills, and a deep love of learning that lasts a lifetime.