Colourbox Nursery

Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was one of the most important early year’s educators of the 20th century, the innovator of classroom practices and ideas which have had and continue to have a profound influence on the education of young children the world over. Maria was the first woman to qualify as a Physician in Italy. In 1907, based on her research in philosophy, child development and education, she opened the Casa dei Bambini (The Children’s House) she spent most of her remaining life writing, lecturing and teaching about her methods.

The Montessori Method assumes that children learn best by interacting with concrete materials and by being respected as individuals. The teacher's role is primarily in organising materials and establishing a general classroom culture and observing the children. Most activities are individual, though the children interact in groups in some activities.