Montessori in practice

From the very beginning, a child learns the world through relationships - with adults, peers, the environment. Social development is not an add-on to education, but its foundation. The ability to communicate, cooperate, face conflicts and be part of a community are competencies that are crucial to human well-being - both in childhood and [...]

Sensory development is one of the cornerstones of early childhood - a process that begins from the prenatal period and continues intensively for many years after birth. During the first years of life, children most fully absorb the world through all their senses, and their nervous systems mature as they learn to perceive, interpret, integrate and respond to environmental stimuli. [...]

Can the Montessori method, which is over 100 years old, be an effective answer to the needs of modern families? In our opinion, absolutely and without a doubt yes! Because the essence of Montessori pedagogy is not a specific set of content to be crammed into young heads in an administered manner. Content quickly becomes obsolete, and access [...]

PKolors, light and the interrelationships between them play quite an important role in our daily lives, which we are not always consciously aware of. Yet we want to get out of some rooms as quickly as possible, in others we are happy to stay longer. When choosing a vacation spot, we take into account the colors in the pictures that depict it. [...]

The Montessori method, created by Dr. Maria Montessori and developed by her and her colleagues and successors over the past 100 years, is known worldwide as one of the most effective and supportive ways to educate preschool and school-age children. Its popularity stems from its holistic approach to child development, [...]

Maria Montessori, a pioneer of modern, scientific and empirical pedagogy from the ground up, created a concept of upbringing and education that accompanies the child from birth. Dr. Montessori emphasized that the first years of life are a crucial time for shaping the mind, emotions and body. Her guidance supports parents in ensuring the child's harmonious development, according to its natural needs [...]

In the Montessori approach, the teacher has a unique role that differs quite significantly from the one we know from conventional educational systems. Rather than being a mere source of knowledge or an authoritarian guide, the Montessori teacher is a subtle observer and gentle guide who supports the individual development of the child, giving him or her the space to explore the world on their own, develop and [...]

Extracurricular activities - a hot topic of modern parenting. Little - bad, you neglect the children, they waste priceless cas! A lot - bad, these poor children have no time to live, they are overworked, it's just a sick ambition of parents! Just right: how much is „just right” and is it the same for each child? [...]

The Pink Tower is one of the most well-known and respected developmental materials in the Montessori method. You can find it in every Montessori preschool classroom, all over the world. Interestingly, this material was personally designed by Dr. Maria Montessori, in accordance with her vision of educating children in a sensory-based and hands-on way. What it [...]

Everyday life at the Montessori preschool is characterized by a unique approach to development and education, with each element of the day aimed at fostering independence, developing creativity and building children's social skills. Our structure of the day is quite fixed, but at the same time flexible. We adapt it to many factors: the weather, the season, special events, and even the mood [...]