Whether you’re a parent exploring Montessori at home, an educator new to the method, or simply curious about child development, this course offers a clear and accessible starting point.
You’ll gain a grounded understanding of Montessori principles and how they apply in everyday situations – from home routines to early learning environments.
Self-paced and beginner-friendly, this course helps you see children through a new lens and gives you the tools to create spaces that truly support independence, calm, and meaningful growth.
What You’ll Learn
This course introduces you to the foundations of the Montessori method – from its history and guiding philosophy to how it’s applied in real-life learning environments today.
You’ll explore:
- The origins of Montessori education and the life of Dr Maria Montessori
- Key principles such as independence, observation, the prepared environment, and respect for the child
- The adult’s role as a gentle guide – observing, responding, and creating space for the child’s independence to flourish
You’ll also be introduced to the five core areas of the Montessori curriculum, each designed to support different aspects of a child’s growth and development:
- Practical Life: Activities that help children care for themselves and their environment, building independence, focus, and coordination through real-world tasks like pouring, sweeping, and food preparation.
- Sensorial: Materials that refine the senses and lay the groundwork for future learning by helping children classify, compare, and explore shape, colour, texture, sound, and dimension.
- Language: A phonics-based approach that develops spoken language, vocabulary, early writing, and reading through tactile materials and rich verbal experiences.
- Mathematics: Hands-on tools that help children understand quantity, numerals, operations, and patterns — starting with concrete materials and gradually moving to abstract thinking.
- Cultural Studies: Exploration of science, geography, history, art, and music that broadens a child’s understanding of the world and their place in it – from land and water forms to life cycles and the solar system.
Who Should Enrol?
This course is suitable for:
- Educators new to Montessori or considering its integration into their teaching
- Parents and caregivers interested in applying Montessori principles at home
- Professionals seeking a foundational understanding of Montessori education
