THE ENVIRONMENT
Classrooms are prepared in order to serve the developmental needs of each child. Everything is designed to promote independence and confidence when moving about the classroom.
LIFE SKILLS
'Practical life' learning is incredibly appealing to young children. The work they see adults do in daily life is something they want to emulate every day.
TRAINED GUIDES
Our Guides undergo rigorous Montessori credential training in addition to requiring the preliminary knowledge of working with children.
Who was Maria Montessori?
The start of a movement
Maria Montessori (1870–1952) was an Italian physician, educator, and innovator who is best known for her pioneering work in the field of early childhood education. Born on August 31, 1870, in Chiaravalle, Italy, Montessori was one of the first women to become a physician in Italy. However, her true passion lay in education.
In 1907, Montessori opened the first Casa dei Bambini, or "Children's House," in Rome. This marked the beginning of what would later become the Montessori method, an educational approach emphasizing the development of a child's own initiative and natural abilities. Montessori's method is characterized by a focus on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and the creation of a prepared environment that encourages exploration and discovery.
Over the years, the Montessori method gained international recognition and spread to various countries. Maria Montessori wrote extensively on education, and her books, including "The Montessori Method" and "The Secret of Childhood," have been influential in shaping educational practices worldwide.
Maria Montessori continued to work and advocate for her educational philosophy until her death on May 6, 1952, in Noordwijk, Netherlands. Her legacy lives on through the widespread adoption of the Montessori method in schools around the globe, impacting the education of countless children.