Montessori Definition

What is Montessori?

Simple Phrase:
“Learning how to learn, and loving it”

What is something you are passionate about? You can answer that. No one has to push you to learn more about it; no one needs to force you to pursue your passion. You can speak passionately about it, give examples, and always keep learning about your own passion. That’s because it comes from your own interest and inner motivations.

With Montessori, our goal is to ignite that inner wheel of love for learning, ensuring it lasts for life!

With Montessori is our goal to trigger that inner wheel of love for learning, and then it will last for life!

That’s why “Learning how to learn and loving it” perfectly encapsulates the essence of Montessori education for several reasons:

Child-Centered Approach: Montessori education emphasizes independence and self-directed learning. Children are encouraged to explore and engage with materials at their own pace, fostering a love for learning

Intrinsic Motivation: The Montessori method nurtures intrinsic motivation by allowing children to choose activities that interest them. This autonomy helps them develop a genuine passion for learning

Hands-On Learning: Montessori classrooms are designed with sensory-rich materials that promote hands-on exploration. This practical approach helps children understand concepts deeply and enjoy the learning process

Holistic Development: Montessori education focuses on the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of the child. This comprehensive approach ensures that children learn how to learn in various aspects of life

Guided Independence: Teachers in Montessori classrooms act as facilitators rather than traditional instructors. They guide children to discover and learn independently, which builds self-confidence and a lifelong love for learning

Hallmarks of Montessori

Components necessary for a program to be considered authentically Montessori include multi-age groupings that foster peer learning, uninterrupted blocks of work time, and guided choice of work activity. In addition, a full complement of specially designed Montessori learning materials are meticulously arranged and available for use in an aesthetically pleasing environment.

The teacher, child, and environment create a learning triangle. The classroom is  prepared by the teacher to encourage independence, freedom within limits, and a sense of order. The child, through individual choice, makes use of what the environment offers to develop himself, interacting with the teacher when supd figures—prepares the child for the world of adolescence, when thought and emotion evolve into understanding more abstract, universal concepts such as equity, freedom, and justice.

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