Mia Montessori Academy

🌟 A glimpse into life in our Elementary classroom🌟

Behind every Montessori material is a carefully designed invitation to think, question, and discover.

As children move from concrete experiences to abstract understanding, they build far more than mathematical knowledge. They develop independence, concentration, confidence, logical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

In an authentic Montessori classroom, the materials are simply the beginning.

Which Montessori material have you always wondered about?

One of the most frequent topics we discuss with our families is discipline. How do we do it? What do we say? How can we parent differently than we were parented? Should we give the child freedom to explore? There is almost too much information out there causing confusion around the parent’s role as leaders for their children.

We were so lucky to have welcomed Dr Deborah McNamara, author, practitioner and renowned developmentalist at our recent parent evening to discuss the Role of Discipline.

Dr McNamara is clear. As parents, our child needs us to take the lead. To show them the way to be in our world. And we do it through attachment, by maintaining a connection with them. By being kind, yet firm. This is what helps them grow into confident, independent and capable adults, for an unknown future.

Rest, Play, Grow by should be required reading for every parent, guardian and educator.

Ever visited Mia Montessori's classrooms? You might've noticed something surprising. The children talk about choosing their work.

Not an activity or toy. Their work.

The child’s work is different from the adult’s mundane work. It has a more positive meaning for children.

Learn more in our new blog - LINK IN BIO

The incredible and inspiring women of Mia Montessori. Happy International Women’s Day!