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ESTATE MATTERS
ESTATE MATTERS
HOME FRONT
NURTURING
YOUNG MINDS
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The Montessori method, r Maria Montessori, an Italian 1. RESPECT FOR THE CHILD
physician and educator, founded
Central to Montessori is the concept
her first school, Casa dei Bambini, in
developed by Dr Maria DRome in 1907. Her groundbreaking of respecting the child as an
individual. This respect is shown by
Montessori over a century ago, methods revolutionised early education, allowing children to make their own
choices and focus deeply on their
based on the understanding that children
remains one of the most are naturally curious and capable of interests and learn at their own pace
in luential educational teaching themselves when provided with without unnecessary interruptions. This
the right environment and encouragement.
sense of autonomy builds confidence
philosophies, particularly in Montessori’s ideas quickly gained global and fosters a deeper engagement with
recognition and continue to be embraced in
learning.
early childhood development. schools around the world today. 2. THE ABSORBENT MIND
Rooted in a deep respect for Key Principles of the Montessori Method From birth to around age six,
the child’s natural ability to Montessori education’s core is the belief that children are in what Montessori
called the “absorbent mind” phase.
learning should be child-centred, hands-on,
learn, Montessori’s approach and self-directed. Children are not passive Children are like sponges during
recipients of knowledge; instead, they actively
this period, effortlessly absorbing
has shaped generations engage with their environment, using it as a information from their environment.
of learners, fostering resource to explore and learn. The Montessori Montessori education taps into
this natural capacity by providing
method supports this natural discovery
independence, creativity, and process by providing an environment tailored a stimulating and rich learning
to the child’s needs and developmental
environment where children can
a lifelong love of discovery stages. Here are the five key principles that freely explore and make sense of the
define the Montessori approach: world around them.
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