Montessori Schools

Teaching Practical Life in Montessori is done by providing opportunities for children to engage with their environment through Practical Skills materials. Find out more…

Grammar and active learning can often appear as two irreconcilable ideas, but in the Montessori method, they usually go hand in hand. But how could the Montessori method transform grammar, which is basically a set of abstract rules about language, into something more active and hands-on? The answer is simple! In Montessori grammar, nouns, adjectives,

Montessori education is regarded as one of the most widely-accepted methods of education worldwide. In this method, children are encouraged to follow their interests and learn at their own pace. It was introduced by Maria Montessori in 1907 when she decided to open her first school in Rome. Maria Montessori’s method encouraged children to pave

In the Montessori prepared environment, toys or activities are organized on the shelf according to the child’s age, interests, and needs. There are, for example, simple dressing frames that enable the child to learn how to button, zip, and lace clothes or shoes together. There are also color tablets that allow the child to recognize

From simple wooden shapes to 1000-piece jigsaws of the Eiffel Tower, puzzles are great toys for children of all ages! But are puzzles aligned with the Montessori method? The short answer is: Yes, puzzles are highly aligned to the Montessori method. Any Montessori toy should be simple, functional, based in reality, and (ideally) made of

As homeschooling options become increasingly popular for families with younger elementary age kids, many different education methods are subsequently emerging. Some of the most popular options for at-home learning have been practiced for decades, and are just now becoming well known. The Montessori education approach is one of these methods. The Montessori education method can

If you are involved in the Montessori world, you have likely heard of Montessori work mats. But what are they, and how do they work? A Montessori work mat is used to help children sit in one place, but also have the freedom to work or play on the floor. They take the place of