Why Micro-Credentials are becoming essential for Early Childhood Educators February 12, 2026 Sarah Ward Professional development that fits your schedule and strengthens everyday practice. Read more Articles All articles Book Week, the Easter Bunny & Santa: Cultural celebrations and Montessori’s view on fantasy for young children August 25, 2025 Amy Discover how to celebrate the magic of imagination while grounding children in their cultural heritage. Read more What I wish I knew before starting my course: Real talk for new students July 28, 2025 Sarah Ward We asked some current students and trainers to share what they wish they knew before they started their course at MECTA. Here’s what they said. Read more Bringing Montessori Home: A Journey of Independence and Trust May 14, 2025 Sarah Ward Montessori at home is about raising children who trust themselves and grow into independent, resilient adults. Read more Modern Montessori and Behaviour Guidance January 23, 2025 Amy Have you ever had a day where everything seems to go wrong? It’s easy to let these little frustrations put us in a bad mood, isn’t it? Read more How to Get Started in Early Childhood Education: Building Skills for a Meaningful Career January 7, 2025 Sarah Ward Starting strong means building the right skills, gaining experience, and adopting a mindset that values curiosity, collaboration, and care. Read more Fostering Independence in Young Children: A Guiding Principle for Early Childhood Educators December 19, 2024 Sarah Ward Explore practical ways you can empower children to take ownership of their learning and daily routines – without explicitly doing it all for them. Read more Why Micro-Credentials are becoming essential for Early Childhood Educators February 12, 2026 Sarah Ward Professional development that fits your schedule and strengthens everyday practice. Read more Book Week, the Easter Bunny & Santa: Cultural celebrations and Montessori’s view on fantasy for young children August 25, 2025 Amy Discover how to celebrate the magic of imagination while grounding children in their cultural heritage. Read more What I wish I knew before starting my course: Real talk for new students July 28, 2025 Sarah Ward We asked some current students and trainers to share what they wish they knew before they started their course at MECTA. Here’s what they said. Read more Bringing Montessori Home: A Journey of Independence and Trust May 14, 2025 Sarah Ward Montessori at home is about raising children who trust themselves and grow into independent, resilient adults. Read more Modern Montessori and Behaviour Guidance January 23, 2025 Amy Have you ever had a day where everything seems to go wrong? It’s easy to let these little frustrations put us in a bad mood, isn’t it? Read more How to Get Started in Early Childhood Education: Building Skills for a Meaningful Career January 7, 2025 Sarah Ward Starting strong means building the right skills, gaining experience, and adopting a mindset that values curiosity, collaboration, and care. Read more Books All books The Montessori Baby by Simone Davies A gentle and practical introduction to raising babies the Montessori way. Read more Montessori and Early Childhood by Susan Feez An in-depth look at how Montessori education aligns with contemporary early childhood practices. Read more The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies A clear and accessible roadmap for raising confident, independent, and respectful toddlers. Read more The Montessori Baby by Simone Davies A gentle and practical introduction to raising babies the Montessori way. Read more Understanding Montessori by Maria Schmidt Practical insights for implementing Montessori methods at home or in classrooms. Read more The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies A clear and accessible roadmap for raising confident, independent, and respectful toddlers. Read more The Montessori Child by Simone Davies An approachable guide to integrating Montessori philosophy into everyday life. Read more The Montessori Method by Maria Montessori This seminal work introduces Montessori’s revolutionary approach to education. Read more Montessori and Early Childhood by Susan Feez An in-depth look at how Montessori education aligns with contemporary early childhood practices. Read more News All news CHC50125 Explained: What’s Changing in the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care November 28, 2025 The Diploma has been updated with new entry requirements that make the qualification more accessible to a wider range of educators. Read more New Short Course! Guiding Behaviours in a Montessori Environment January 21, 2025 We’re excited to release our latest course that will help you discover how to guide behaviour effectively in a Montessori environment. Read more Building Futures Education Rebrands to MECTA: Montessori and Early Childhood Training Australia January 2, 2025 The rebrand signals an exciting new chapter, showcasing our specialisation in both Montessori and early childhood education. Read more CHC50125 Explained: What’s Changing in the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care November 28, 2025 The Diploma has been updated with new entry requirements that make the qualification more accessible to a wider range of educators. Read more New Short Course! Guiding Behaviours in a Montessori Environment January 21, 2025 We’re excited to release our latest course that will help you discover how to guide behaviour effectively in a Montessori environment. Read more Building Futures Education Rebrands to MECTA: Montessori and Early Childhood Training Australia January 2, 2025 The rebrand signals an exciting new chapter, showcasing our specialisation in both Montessori and early childhood education. Read more
