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MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY

Montessori education is fundamentally a model of human development and an educational approach based on that model. The model has two basic principles. First, children and developing adults engage in psychological self-construction by means of interaction with their environments. Second, children, especially under the age of six, have an innate path of psychological development. Based on her observations, Montessori believed that children at liberty to choose and act freely within an environment prepared according to her model would act spontaneously for optimal development.

The Montessori approach, these human tendencies are seen as driving behaviour in every stage of development, and education should respond to and facilitate their expression. Montessori’s education method called for free activity within a “prepared environment”, meaning an educational environment tailored to basic human characteristics, to the specific characteristics of children at different ages, and to the individual personalities of each child.

The function of the environment is to help and allow the child to develop independence in all areas according to his or her inner psychological directives. In addition to offering access to the Montessori materials appropriate to the age of the children, the environment should exhibit the following characteristics: An arrangement that facilitates movement and activity Beauty and harmony, cleanliness of environment Construction in proportion to the child and her/his needs limitation of materials, so that only material that supports the child’s development is included Order Nature in the classroom and outside of the classroom.

In addition to offering access to the Montessori materials appropriate to the age of the children, the environment should exhibit the following characteristics:

  • An arrangement that facilitates movement and activity
  • Beauty and harmony, cleanliness of environment
  • Construction in proportion to the child and her/his needs
  • Limitation of materials, so that only material that supports the child’s development is included
  • Order
  • Nature in the classroom and outside of the classroom

Our preschool has well equipped montessori teachers that will offer your child the best education, support and motivation. Our Montessori teachers care deeply about the development of your child and want your children to be prepared for the higher stages of their educational career. There are specific and detailed materials for each level of development from birth to eight years old.

Our Montessori preschool combines fun with academics, exercise with sensory stimulation and large motor work with small motor work. We offer close classroom learning, high quality childcare and plenty of exciting opportunities for personal growth and development. Let our team of caring professionals empower your child to blossom and help you enjoy their childhood.

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