10/09/2026
*Montessori education* is a teaching method created by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian doctor, over 100 years ago.
The core idea: *“Follow the child.”* Kids learn best when they’re free to explore, make choices, and learn at their own pace.
*The 5 Key Principles of Montessori*
*1. Child-Led Learning*
Instead of the teacher lecturing everyone, children choose what activity to work on. The classroom has learning "stations" and the child picks what interests them.
*2. Prepared Environment*
Classrooms look different. Low shelves, child-sized tables/chairs, real materials. Everything is organized and accessible so kids can work independently without asking an adult for help every 2 minutes.
*3. Hands-On Materials*
No worksheets in early years. Kids use special Montessori materials made of wood/fabric to learn concepts.
Ex: Beads to learn math, sandpaper letters to learn reading, pouring water to develop coordination. They learn by touching and doing.
*4. Mixed Age Groups*
A class is usually 3-6 years old together, or 6-9 together. Older kids teach younger ones. Younger kids learn by watching older ones. This builds independence and leadership.
*5. Respect + Independence*
Teachers are called "guides." They observe, then step in to show how to use a material, then step back. The goal is to raise kids who can think for themselves, solve problems, and manage their own time.
*What a Montessori Day Looks Like*
1. *3-hour work cycle*: Kids choose work, focus deeply, clean up, then choose something else
2. *No grades/tests in early years*: Progress is tracked by observation
3. *Practical life skills*: Pouring, buttoning, sweeping, cooking. These build concentration and coordination
4. *Subjects are connected*: Math materials connect to geography which connects to science
*Benefits for Children*
- *Independence*: They learn to do things for themselves
- *Focus + Concentration*: Long work periods build attention span
- *Love of Learning*: Because they choose it, they’re curious not forced
- *Social skills*: Mixed ages teach patience, helping, conflict resolution
- *Strong foundation*: Especially in math and language because materials make abstract ideas concrete
*Common Criticisms*
1. Can be expensive - real Montessori materials cost a lot
2. Less structure - some kids need more direction
3. Limited group activities/sports in pure Montessori
*Montessori vs Traditional School*
**Traditional** **Montessori**
**Teacher role** Instructor Guide / Observer
**Classroom** Desks in rows Tables, stations, freedom to move
**Learning** Whole class, same lesson Individual/small group, child chooses
**Assessment** Tests, grades Observation, portfolios
**Goal** Academic results Independence + love of learning
*Age Levels*
- *Nido*: 0-18 months
- *Toddler*: 18 months - 3 years
- *Primary/Casa*: 3-6 years - this is the most popular
- *Elementary*: 6-12 years
- *Adolescent*: 12-18 years
*Bottom line*: Montessori isn’t about making kids "smart faster." It’s about raising independent, confident, curious kids who know how to learn on their own.
Admission is ongoing for our diploma in Montessori early childhood training which is starting the 3rd of October..
Location: Ashaiman new town Junction -Streams of life school complex.
Whatsapp us on: 0543086459 ...you can also call the numbers on the flyer.
Ashaiman
Ghana Accra
