The Challenge

The Challenge The Century Of the Child The century in which we live has sometimes been called “The Century of the Child”; and certain it is there has never been another epoch in which there have arisen so many movements centered in the child and its welfare. No one...

A Prepared Environment

A Prepared Environment Child-centered Environment One key feature in a Montessori classroom is a prepared environment. Maria Montessori was adamant about having a prepared environment where children could feel as if it was their own special home. With a prepared...

Montessori Philosophy

Montessori Philosophy The relationship is the foundation The Montessori philosophy is solely centered on providing the child with a high-quality environment that comes only second to their home. Similar to their home where there will be an abundance of love, respect,...

Is my child a genius?

“All children are born geniuses. 9999 out of every 10,000 are swiftly, inadvertently, de-geniused by grown-ups.” This happens because human beings are born naked, helpless, and – though superbly equipped cerebrally – utterly lacking in experience,...

Classroom Design

The design and Flow The design and flow of the Montessori classroom create a learning environment that accommodates choice. There are spaces suited to group activity, and areas where a student can settle in alone. Parts of the room are open and spacious, allowing a...

Biography of Dr. Maria Montessori

Biography of Dr Maria Montessori Maria Montessori was born on the 31st August 1870 in the town of Chiaravalle, Italy. Her father, Alessandro, was an accountant in the civil service, and her mother, Renilde Stoppani, was well educated and had a passion for reading. The...

Montessori History

Montessori History The Name Carried by Millions Jean Piaget, Erik. H Erikson, Lev Vygotsky, Maria Montessori: The name carried by millions of schools across the world did not come without hard work and dedication..Born on the 31st of August 1870 in the town of...