Daily Montessori provides practical information about Montessori method of education at home environment for children 0-3 years old.
Montessori Methodis an internationally acclaimed system of children education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.
Montessori Principles: Independence, Observation, Following the Child, Correcting the Child, Prepared Environment and Absorbent Mind.
What Is Montessori?
Montessori method of education has been in existence for over 100 years, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.
Montessori provides a practical approach to learning, focusing on individual development and independence. “Help me to do it myself” quote nicely illustrates the Montessori education approach.
Benefits of Montessori
Practicing Montessori education at school and/or at home can provide multiple benefits for the development of your child.
The concept of prepared environment actively promotes independence, encourages children to complete tasks on their own, gives them freedom to make choices and decisions.
I do think I benefited from the Montessori education which in some ways gives the students a lot more freedoms to do things at their own pace, to discover.
Interestingly my partner Larry Page also went to Montessori for preschool and kindergarten.
You know, intuitively, I think it was probably a very formative experience for me to be able to go to those classes in that envirnnment, and be so stimulated at an early age.
[Opening of a Montessori school event]
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Montessori Approach
- The Montessori Method is an educational philosophy that focuses on the individual needs and capabilities of each child.
- It is based on the belief that children are naturally curious, capable, and have an innate desire to learn.
- Montessori education aims to foster the child’s natural love for learning by creating a prepared environment that encourages self-directed exploration and discovery.
- The environment is carefully designed to provide the child with opportunities for hands-on learning, where they can engage in meaningful activities promoting independence, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
- Child-centered learning – the child takes an active role in their education, rather than being passive recipients of information.
- Through practical life activities, such as caring for the environment and themselves, sensorial activities that refine their senses, language activities that promote literacy and communication skills, mathematical activities that develop logical and critical thinking, and cultural activities, Montessori aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for life beyond the classroom.
Multi-age Approach to Learning in Montessori Schools
- In a Montessori classroom, children of different ages, typically ranging from 3 to 6 years, 6 to 9 years, and 9 to 12 years, learn together in the same environment.
- This promotes a sense of community, cooperation, and peer learning, where older children mentor younger ones, and younger ones learn from their older peers.
- This multi-age approach also allows each child to progress at their own pace and challenge themselves according to their individual abilities.