
The Montessori Method
"Education is the best weapon for peace. True peace suggests the triumph of justice and love among men; it reveals the existence of a better world where harmony reigns."
-Maria Montessori
What is Montessori?
The Montessori Method is an educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator, in the early 20th century. Grounded in scientific observation of children, the method emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development.
Montessori classrooms are carefully prepared environments where children engage in hands-on learning using specialized materials that foster concentration, coordination, and self-discipline.
A hallmark of the Montessori philosophy, especially for children ages six and up, is Cosmic Education—a unifying framework that helps children understand the interconnectedness of all things.
Through big-picture lessons in science, history, geography, and the natural world, Cosmic Education invites children to explore their place in the universe and develop a deep sense of wonder, responsibility, and purpose.
This approach nurtures not just academic growth, but also moral and spiritual development, encouraging children to become thoughtful, compassionate stewards of the world.