International Montessori

Benefits of a Montessori Education

The benefits of a Montessori education are numerous.

The main goal of Montessori is to provide a stimulating, child-oriented environment that children can explore, touch, and learn without fear. Each child learns at his or her own pace. Teachers are understanding and encouraging, so that the child can enjoy learning, and feel happy about his or her path and purpose in life.

• Children are not expected to conform to set standards of achievement as in conventional schools.
• The Montessori method takes into account the needs, talents, gifts, and special individuality of each child. The children learn at their own pace, so they are not being constrained nor criticized for what they do.
• The equipment available for learning is unique and designed by Maria Montessori. It is exceptionally good quality equipment, which means the children value it and treat it with respect.
• In a Montessori environment children are encouraged to respect and help each other. If they choose, they will work with other children, and help each other, or ‘teach’ each other, and they enjoy doing so. It is wonderful to watch children who really want to help each other.
• All children, whatever their abilities or interests, reach their full potential. All children fit in, including children with learning disabilities. Many children learn best in different ways, and the equipment is designed for this.  For all subjects there are items of interest to the child, however he or she learns best. For example, in geography, not only are there books, but globes, map puzzles, pictures, and animal figures (sensory items).
• The environment of a Montessori school is peaceful and facilitates learning. Because children are happy and learning at their own pace, discipline is not an issue.