A new early education centre is opening its doors in Engadine. Engadine Montessori Academy is holding its grand opening on Saturday, from 9.30am to 1pm, and hopes to be operating by the end of the month.

The Touch Tablets form part of the Montessori Sensorial Curriculum, which aims to teach children how to classify items within their environment using the five senses. The Touch Tablets focus on the tactile sense of touch, and isolate the concepts of rough and smooth.

Construction has commenced at Montessori Academy’s new Carlingford child care centre, located in Dyldam’s new ‘Somerset’ development on Thallon Street, Carlingford.

Thinking about setting up a Montessori home learning environment? This is a fantastic way to reinforce key Montessori principles, foster positive educational habits, and participate in your child’s developmental journey at home.

You’re invited to attend Montessori Academy’s Engadine Grand Opening on Saturday 22nd July 2017 from 10am – 1pm! Please join us for Family Fun Day packed with entertainment! RSVP via Facebook.

This is a common question in any Montessori toddler or preschool classroom. It often comes at pick up time, when families express concern that their child’s teachers may have incorrectly put on their child’s shoes out of a lack of concern or care. In fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

With the chill of winter settling in, it is timely to discuss the importance of outdoor play. During the cooler months, it is common for children to be restricted to indoor play at home, and only permitted to play outdoors when it is warm and sunny.

The Moveable Alphabet is a key part of the Montessori Language Curriculum. The material primarily teaches children how to develop their knowledge of the alphabet, and thus written language skills.

Joining a Montessori Preschool is an exciting time in your child’s development and education. Settling into the Montessori environment is a process characterised by three stages of development, which Doctor Maria Montessori termed: ‘Normalisation.’

The Red Rods are part of the Montessori Sensorial Curriculum. It is common for sensorial materials to isolate one quality, such as weight, to assist the child in better understanding their environment.

Have you heard the adage: “practice makes perfect?” In early childhood, repetition forms the basis for learning, skill development, and accomplishment.

Cosmic Education is a cornerstone of the Montessori Philosophy. At its core, Cosmic Education tells the story of the interconnectedness of all things. It describes the role of education as comprehensive, holistic and purposeful; to encompass the development of the whole person within the context of the universe. It also introduces the possibility that humanity might have a “cosmic task,” to better the world for future generations.