Freedom within limits is a core Montessori concept. For parents that are new to Montessori, this concept may seem contradictory. After all, aren’t limits and rules the opposite of freedom?

Montessori Academy’s Earlwood child care centre is just three weeks away from completion of construction.

This first thing that draws the eye in a Montessori classroom is the materials. Neatly ordered from left to right, and organised into curriculum areas, Montessori materials are specifically designed for little minds and little hands!

As a parent who is new to Montessori, you may be slightly alarmed when you first hear the term ‘normal’ or ‘normalisation’.

It is common for students (and parents) to experience feelings of anxiety, which is perfectly normal. These feelings are often caused by a fear of the unknown, as the child has no point of reference to draw upon when they are faced with a new environment or experience.

Montessori Academy is thrilled to announce that our Barangaroo campus achieved an ‘Exceeding the National Quality Standard’ rating after undergoing the assessment and rating process in December 2016.

On December 4th 2016, Montessori Academy participated in the Greenacre Area Community Centre’s first Family Fun Day at Greenacre Public Library.

The Pink Tower is the iconic Montessori material. Often called the ‘symbol of Montessori’, it is a welcoming sign in any Montessori environment, and a favourite with educators globally.

Gymea Montessori Academy celebrated the centre’s first birthday on Friday 25th November with an afternoon tea for families and staff.