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MONTESSORI OAMARU
Hands-on learning from newborn to 6 years
Montessori Oamaru follows the Montessori philosophy of child-directed learning, focusing on a respect for the child and their ability to learn through discovery. Our early learning centre is calm, warm and inviting; with light-filled spaces and an open plan, natural design. We create environments that encourage your child to explore and be creative, promoting active independence and freedom of choice.
Our ‘Montessori family’ of teachers are present to observe and guide your child’s learning in a supportive and patient manner while ensuring the best possible environment for learning.
The Montessori method focuses on observed learning with a fully child-led philosophy.
The main idea is that when a child is introduced to a well-prepared environment, they are naturally able to learn. The Montessori method of education gives children unique opportunities to learn more thoroughly without distraction and efficiently through experience, guidance and practice. The teacher in a Montessori environment plays the role of a ‘guide’, someone who is there to offer a framework for the child’s own interests and passions. The Montessori environment provides a safe, calm, carefully designed setting for optimal learning that nurtures the physical and spiritual being.