The kindergarten section, with its purpose-built early childhood classrooms, provides a safe, exciting, and stimulating educational beginning for our younger students. Students arrange their own setup with chowkis and mats, depending on the activity in the class.
Montessori is an innovative, child-centered educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator, in the early 1900s. Rooted in the belief that every child carries the potential to grow into a capable, independent, and thoughtful individual, the Montessori method has transformed education across the globe for over a century.
The core of Montessori education lies in nurturing a child’s natural curiosity through self-directed learning. Rather than relying on traditional teaching methods, it provides children with the freedom to explore, choose, and engage with materials and activities that match their developmental needs and interests. This creates an environment where children learn at their own pace, fostering a sense of independence, responsibility, and joy in learning.
Montessori classrooms are designed as “prepared environments”—carefully organized spaces filled with hands-on, age-appropriate materials that stimulate curiosity and creativity. These classrooms offer a multi-sensory learning experience with activities that encourage exploration in areas such as language, math, science, culture, and practical life skills.
A distinctive feature of Montessori education is the concept of freedom within boundaries. Children are free to choose their activities and explore their interests but must do so with respect for others and the learning environment. This structure helps them develop self-discipline, decision-making skills, and an appreciation for collaborative learning.
Montessori teachers, often called guides, play a unique role. Rather than lecturing or dictating, they act as facilitators, observing each child closely to understand their needs and gently guiding them toward new challenges. Their goal is to empower children to become confident learners by nurturing their intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
The Montessori method also places a strong emphasis on life skills—from everyday practical tasks like tying shoes to learning social graces such as kindness and empathy. This holistic approach ensures that children are not only prepared academically but also develop essential skills to thrive in life.
In a Montessori setting, learning becomes an adventure where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and discover new ideas every day. By promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, the Montessori method cultivates lifelong learners ready to meet the challenges of the future.