Why do we choose Montessori for our children?

Why do we choose Montessori for our children?

By Kathryn Wyer, Principal

19th February 2025

It is the skills and qualities of independence, critical thinking and creativity that equip our children to adapt, engage and excel both in school and in real-world contexts. So how do we achieve this in a Montessori setting?

The academic & lifelong benefits of a Montessori education

By Montessori East

Experiential learning, not memorisation  Albert Einstein once said, "Learning is experience; everything else is just information."

The Lion, the Witch and the Smartphone

By Montessori East

Today's article is inspired by a colourful excerpt from the Minnesota Star Tribune written in 2017 by piano teacher and mother of three, Jill Thomas. Her observation was that smartphones distracts the child so much it stifles their imaginatio

Attention seeking or connection seeking?

By Community Early Learning Australia

Attention seeking can have such a negative connotation when it comes to thinking about children's behaviour. However, if you were to reframe the language to 'connection seeking', what would you conjure in your mind? Community Early Learning Au

Sports at Montessori East

By Montessori East

Children were born to move. They thrive when they move which supports their development and learning. At Montessori East, we give the children freedom to move throughout the day within and outside of the classroom as well as offer a structured