The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn - Maria Montessori
First of all, its not a religion (crazy... but that's what some people think!), it is however; one of the most important early years teaching practices of the last century and continues to evolve and educate people across the world.
Dr Maria Montessori developed a highly effective method of teaching that saw children learn best by doing and that happy self-motivated learners form positive images of themselves as confident, successful people. She created specially designed resources to foster independence and a love for learning from an early age.
Montessori at School:
Freedom to choose
Hands-on learning and collaborative play
Follow the child's lead
Are free to express themselves
Have a sense of responsibility and self-discipline
Learn at their own pace
Maria Montessori said, 'Children become like the things they love' and at Little Cakes we work hard everyday to ensure they enjoy the things they love!