The Child as Creator "All that we ourselves are has been made by the child, by the child we were in the first two years of our lives." - Maria Montessori In Montessori philosophy, we recognize that the child isn't working to please adults or meet external expectations. They are driven by a much deeper purpose: constructing the person they will become. This viewpoint fundamentally changes how we approach education. Traditional education often asks: "What should we teach the ch

Dr. Montessori emphasized that implementing her method required more than technical training -- it demanded a spiritual preparation of the adult, as the Montessori Guide.

The Only Educational Method Based on the Scientific Method Unlike other educational approaches founded on philosophical theories or cultural customs, the Montessori Method emerged directly from scientific inquiry. Dr. Montessori--a physician, anthropologist, and scientist--developed her method through rigorous observation, hypothesis testing, and evidence-based refinement. The Scientific Origin Montessori's medical training gave her a scientific mindset that revolutionized ed

Understanding the Core Principles and Philosophy For over a century, Montessori education has offered a distinctive approach to childhood development and learning that stands apart from conventional schooling. Montessori education is timeless, effective, and increasingly relevant in our ever-changing world. The Heart of Montessori: Supporting Natural Development Dr. Maria Montessori, Italy's first female physician, developed her educational method in the early 1900s through c