The Sandpaper Numbers are an important foundational Montessori mathematics material that introduce numerals 0 – 9 to young children.

Each Montessori material isolates one particular skill, and the material’s purpose often correlates with other Montessori activities. This means that there are endless extensions students can embrace once they have mastered the original concept!

The Knobbed Cylinders are a Montessori Sensorial material, designed to assist children in making distinctions in their immediate environment. This material primarily engages the senses of touch and sight.

Life is full of challenges and obstacles that can cause children to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. We all experience a range of stressors in our day-to-day lives, and children are no exception. Tripping and falling in the playground, transitioning to a new school, or not being able to complete a puzzle or activity, are all examples of difficulties our children may experience in their early years.

On Tuesday, September 12, children and teachers began their first day at the new Montessori Academy child care centre, a state-of-the-art early learning facility, located at 52 Waratah Road, Engadine.

The Large Number Cards are a Montessori Mathematics material which are used to introduce young children to the decimal system.

Have you heard the saying: “Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a party you didn’t attend?” For busy mums and dads, the struggle to get children to pack away after themselves, is a real and constant daily battle.

Montessori Academy is pleased to announce that our North Parramatta campus has been awarded an Exceeding National Quality Standard Rating, following their assessment by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) in July this year.

In early August, Engadine Montessori Academy was delighted to host the young ladies from Maria House at Dunlea Centre, Australia’s Original Boys’ Town, for a centre tour and art viewing.

The Metal Insets are part of the Montessori Language Curriculum. They are a learning tool used to prepare children for writing.

Supporting children’s independence is one of the most consistent themes in Montessori education. But why is teaching independence important for infants?

On Saturday 22nd July, Engadine Montessori Academy opened its doors for a Grand Opening celebration with more than 300 local families.