MONTESSORI LEGACY

Dr. Maria Montessori

Dr. Maria Montessori is the founder of the Montessori method of education. She started her first classroom “Casa dei Bambini” or Children’s House in 1907. Montessori method of education stresses the importance of respecting children – “Help me to help myself”. Montessori education celebrated its 100th year in 2007. ….

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MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) is to support the natural development of the human being from birth to maturity, enabling children to become transforming elements of society leading to a harmonious and peaceful world.

VISION STATEMENT: AMI works  to  foster  the  potential  of all children.  

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WHY MONTESSORI

The Montessori approach is described as an “education for life”. When we try to define what children take away from their years in Montessori, we must expand our vision to include long term benefits of a Montessori education and development of the whole child .Research shows thatMontessori students, have alongside other benefits….

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the montessori educator

A Montessori classroom typically has a trained Montessori teacher, known as a Director or Directress, supported by a Montessori assistant. The teacher is a guide or facilitator whose task it is to support the young child in his or her process of self-development. They observe the children and carefully monitor each child’s development, recognising and interpreting each child’s needs. ​ The teacher provides a link between the child and the prepared environment, introducing the child to each material when he or she is ready. The most important attribute of a Montessori teacher is the love and respect she holds for each child’s total being. ​ The Montessori assistant’s role is to support the teacher and promote peace and order in the classroom. They value and respect the uniqueness of each child while consistently nurturing and modeling a love of learning. ​

AMI Mission statement

The mission statement of the AMI is to support the natural development of the human being from birth to maturity, enabling children to become transforming elements of society leading to a harmonious and peace world.

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