The Courtyard Montessori Preschool was established in 1982 to embrace the Montessori philosophy and offer a Montessori education to tamariki and whānau in Otautahi.
Why do we send our children to school at five?
Going to school at 5 is a topic that has become increasingly more debated amongst researchers and academics more willing to admit that many children are not ready, especially our boys.
What 3 to 7 year olds need to learn
Pushing 3 to 7 year olds towards early reading, writing or maths will not improve their long-term chances of success, says educator, researcher and parenting commentator Nathan Mikaere-Wallis of X-Factor Education.
Philosophy Statement
The Courtyard Montessori Preschool was established in 1982 to embrace the Montessori philosophy and offer a Montessori education to tamariki and whānau in Otautahi.