• A parent's dialogue with a child is a key element in developing respect with each other. It not only increases verbal skills, but also increases the childs level of trust.
• We consider nature as a teacher. Today is well known that regular and positive contact with nature not only develops values and attitudes towards life but also strengthens the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of the child. In that regard, Maria Montessori wrote:

“The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction”

"Let the children be free; encourage them; let them run outside when it is raining; let them remove their shoes when they find a puddle of water; and, when the grass of the meadows is damp with dew, let them run on it and trample it with their bare feet; let them rest peacefully when a tree invites them to sleep beneath its shade; let them shout and laugh when the sun wakes them in the morning as it wakes every living creature that divides its day between walking and sleeping".

Pedagogical materials

Every activity has its place in the classroom and is self-contained and self-correcting. The original didactic materials are specific in design, conforming to exact dimensions, and each activity is designed to focus on a single skill, concept, or exercise. All of the material is based on SI units of measurement (for instance, the Pink Tower is based on the 1 cm cube) which allows all the materials to work together and complement each other, as well as introduce the SI units through concrete example. For example, manipulative materials initially used to allow the child to analyze sense impressions are also designed to improve fine motor coordination needed for writing.

The Montessori Classroom or Prepared Environment

The multi-aged classroom has children in ages 3,4,5 and 6. It provides a positive educational experiences for the children. When visiting a Montessori classroom, you may be intimidated by all the strange looking "stuff" on the shelves.

The "prepared environment" is Maria Montessori's concept that the environment can be designed to facilitate maximum independent learning and exploration by the child. Our Montessori prepared classroom provides full range of Montessori materials, which allows children to enjoy freedom within a structured environment?

The first years of a child's life constitute the most critical period for his/her self-development. A child-centered prepared environment best enables a 2 ½ to 6-year-old child to learn basic concepts, skills, attitudes and values. The primary goal of a Montessori program is to help each child reach full potential in all areas of life. The holistic curriculum allows the child to experience the joy of learning and to develop self-esteem and independence.