In a Montessori classroom, the materials are designed with a built-in “control of error” that helps children recognize and correct their own mistakes.
For example, if a child is working with cylinders, they’ll immediately notice if the wrong one doesn’t fit into a hole, prompting them to try again without needing an adult to step in. This encourages independence, problem-solving, and confidence.
The teacher’s role is to observe, guide, and create a supportive environment rather than direct the child’s learning. The teacher steps in only when necessary, offering gentle hints or asking questions to help the child figure things out themselves. This helps children learn not just academic skills, but also resilience, as they see mistakes as a natural part of the learning process.
Montessori Toddler programs bring everyday moments to life, turning simple activities into powerful learning experiences! From tidying up and dressing themselves to setting the table, children gain independence, confidence, and essential life skills. These hands-on activities not only nurture their organization and focus but also support their social, physical, and mental growth. Watch your little one thrive as they explore, learn, and grow at their own pace—one joyful discovery at a time!
n her 1949 lecture in London, Dr.Maria Montessori emphasized the vital role of imagination in a child’s development of intelligence. She argued that intelligence is not merely a matter of acquiring facts or information but is deeply connected to a child’s ability to engage with the world through creativity, curiosity, and active exploration.
According to Montessori, imagination allows children to go beyond the concrete reality they experience and begin constructing mental models, which are essential for problem-solving and abstract thinking.
Montessori highlighted that the child’s mind is naturally inclined to construct knowledge from experiences, and this process is often driven by the child’s imagination. By engaging with materials, objects, and social situations, children learn to conceptualize abstract ideas and make sense of the world.
Having yearly training sessions helps teachers stay updated. This year, we focus on Math and Sensorial, with teachers doing hands-on practice with the materials.
Children are naturally drawn to use their senses for exploration in the first few years of life. When we support this, we help them to build a mind that perceives all the nuances of the world around them clearly.
Montessori’s Sensorial materials offer systematic experience for the senses through hands-on activities and clear materials that help the child gain clear concepts.
Build the pink tower without being able to see any of the cubes. This is another work that he had mastered long ago, but the blindfold made him slow down to be sure he was choosing the next largest cube as well as placing it carefully on top of the tower without knocking it all over.