Discover the benefits of the Montessori method and why it can be the best choice for your child’s development. In this video, we discuss how Montessori education maximizes children’s potential by providing an environment that enhances both their nature and nurture.
💡 Key Points:
ℹ️ The balance between nature and nurture (“Nature through Nurture”): A child’s development is a result of his genetic inheritance (nature) and the environment in which he grows up (nurture). The characteristics he inherits from his parents are shaped and manifested in the environment he lives in.
ℹ️ Research shows that good Montessori schools, which faithfully follow the vision of Dr. Maria Montessori, provide an environment that maximizes the nurturing side. This leads to better social knowledge, socialization, early academic skills, behavior and cognition compared to conventional schools.
ℹ️ Dr. Hughes shares his experience when looking for a preschool for his daughter. After visiting several preschools that didn’t satisfy him, he found a Montessori school that impressed him with its beautiful, peaceful environment, colorful and specific educational materials, wall art, child-sized furniture, and the presence of animals and plants.
ℹ️ The “something” that makes the difference in Montessori schools: This unique element, although difficult to define precisely, is related to the quality, care, love and attention to detail that characterizes the Montessori environment. This creates an amazing framework for children’s development and learning.
ℹ️ Gratitude for the Montessori experience: The speaker expresses his gratitude that his child had the opportunity to attend a Montessori school and hopes that other children will be able to enjoy this experience.
ℹ️ If you are looking for an educational environment that offers more than traditional education and enhances your child’s holistic development, Montessori schools are an excellent choice.
ℹ️ Montessori schools offer wider benefits: In addition to academic skills, children develop social intelligence, self-confidence, a love of learning and skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
ℹ️ The Montessori environment supports autonomy and initiative: Through freedom of choice and self-directed learning, children learn to take initiative, develop critical thinking and love knowledge. For more information about the Montessori method and how it can support your child, visit us at the Montessori Way of Life in Agia Paraskevi, Attica, Greece.