Montessori Approach

What is
Montessori
Education?

What is
Montessori Education?

Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1907, the Montessori method is a child-centered approach that promotes independence, curiosity, and critical thinking. Children learn by doing—engaging their senses, using their hands, and exploring at their own pace—rather than relying on rote memorization. The system emphasizes key developmental stages, allowing children to naturally develop self-discipline, cooperation, and creativity while strengthening concentration, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

This individualized learning approach caters to children of varied ages and backgrounds, helping them grow into responsible and self-aware individuals. Studies have shown that Montessori students often outperform their peers in traditional systems due to their exposure to hands-on learning and real-world experiences. At Sparkles Montessori, we thoughtfully incorporate the core principles of this proven method to provide a nurturing and enriching educational journey for your little ones.

Principles of Montessori

Individualized Learning

Children work at their own pace, allowing for deep focus and natural progression.

Hands-On Materials

Montessori tools are tactile and meaningful, fostering true understanding.

Mixed-Age Classrooms

Younger children learn from older peers; older ones develop leadership and empathy

Prepared Environment

Classrooms are calm, organized, and purposefully designed for independent learning.

Role of the Montessori Directress

Our educators — AMI and Montessori-certified — act as facilitators, not instructors. They carefully observe, guide, and support each child’s learning path with patience and respect.

Inside a Montessori Classroom

Expect calm spaces filled with:

Learning materials for all domains (language, math, science, culture)

Children working independently or in small groups

Respectful collaboration, quiet concentration, and joyful discovery

Certified Montessori Educators

The educators at Sparkles Montessori are trained in  Montessori pedagogy with a special focus on child development. Besides having profound experience in teaching and nurturing young minds, our educators are immensely talented in innovatively moulding children’s classroom experience. AMI-certified educators lead our Primary and Elementary environments