Why choose Montessori Casa dei Bambini?
Maria Montessori believed that the years from birth to 6 are the most critical period for nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and for laying the foundation for all future development. The goals of the IMS Casa dei Bambini programme are to foster independence and to support children in moving toward a mastery of self and the environment.
What does Montessori mean by absorbent mind?
A mind able to absorb knowledge quickly and effortlessly. Montessori said the child from birth to six years has an absorbent mind. Related to the idea of an absorbent mind (Haines, 1993) is a special power of the young child that can be called the power of adaptation.
What is the Montessori method of Education?
The Montessori Method is an approach to education which emphasizes individuality and independence in learning[1]. Children are seen as inherently curious and learning driven. Thus, education is viewed as a process which should occur in harmony with the child’s individual developmental pace.
Why Montessori interest-based learning?
Interest-based activities encourage children to develop a love of learning and trust in their own ability to find the answers to their questions. Fundamental to Montessori theory is the multi-age environment. Each IMS Casa dei Bambini classroom includes children aged 3 to 6.
