Montessori Education

One hundred years ago Maria Montessori developed an educational method to implement her philosophy. Her brilliance in this respect is an important reason for the enduring and widespread impact of her work.

Maria Montessori recognised education as a means whereby children might develop their learning dispositions, so as to eventually lead a mature and independent adulthood. Montessori designed her educational materials to aid children in this pursuit.

The two main ideas that form the key components of the Montessori method are the special qualities of the environment (known as the prepared environment) and the special qualities of the teacher (known as the directress). The unique interaction of these two forces influence and shape the child in a way that, first and foremost, assists the natural development of the child’s personality and at the same time promotes healthy, physical, social, emotional development as well as provide the optimum opportunities for intellectual growth.