What is Montessori?

The Montessori Approach

Montessori Learning at Rushcliffe…..How & Why? Many suggest that Maria Montessori was, in many ways, ahead of her time.

Her journey initially started in medical practice where her observations of children’s development led her to analyse how children learn – it became evident to her that children learn from their surroundings and the environment.

In 1906, Maria founded the first Casa dei Bambini or “Children’s house” in Rome. It was here  the Montessori method was developed, based upon her scientific observations of the children’s ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings, as well as documenting children’s interest  in manipulating materials.

Every piece of equipment, every exercise, every method Montessori developed was based on what she observed children to do ‘naturally,’ unassisted by adults. Children are recognised as independent learners, with a profound ability teach themselves when the appropriate resources and challenges are provided. This inspired Montessori’s lifelong pursuit of educational reform, methodology, psychology, teaching, and teacher training—all based on her dedication to furthering the self-creating process of the child.

What is the Montessori Approach? Why should I choose a Montessori Learning at Rushcliffe?

Montessori is a unique educational approach that nurtures a child’s intrinsic desire to learn. Montessori focuses on the development of the whole child – cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically whilst learning at the child’s individual pace. Utilising the Montessori approach in early years supports the children to become confident, self-motivated learners.

Here at Rushcliffe Montessori, we use the approach as the inspiration for our teaching and learning programme, as it is based on a deep understanding of the child; what they need and how they learn. This allows us to introduce the child to specific materials, in a well prepared environment, with close observation and guidance for an empowering, confidence- building approach to learning.

Montessori schools have some very famous alumni, including many  prominent business leaders and celebrities, who credit the free-flowing classes and one-to-one teaching with encouraging them to think differently, and follow their own preferred style for maximising learning.

Famous Montessori Graduates include:

Bill Gates, founder, Microsoft
Jeff Bezos, Founder, Amazon
Beyonce Knowles, Musician
Bill and Hilary Clinton, Politicians
Former President Obama
Taylor Swift, Musician
Helen Hunt, Hollywood actress

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