Maria Montessori (1870–1952) was an extraordinary individual. One of the very first women to qualify as a medical doctor in Italy, while working with intellectually impaired children she gained the important insight that in order to learn, they required not medical treatment but rather an appropriate pedagogy. She later continued to develop her distinctive pedagogy, working with non-disabled children (Marshall, 2017).
Montessori argued that children pass through sensitive periods for learning and several stages of development, and that children’s self-construction can be fostered through engaging with self-directed activities in a specially prepared environment. The 'prepared environment’, refers to a classroom and a way of learning that is designed to support the child’s intellectual, physical, emotional and social development through active exploration, choice, independent learning, and play-based learning experiences.
Through balancing freedom of choice and responsibility within a nurturing environment, the development of the mind (intellectual), the body (physical) and the spirit (emotional/personality) is emphasised. Providing the absolute highest levels of education, experiences and care, the Montessori philosophy guides each child through their own learning journey.
Transitioning from unconscious to conscious learning processes, our Montessori curriculum touches on areas of learning that include Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and Culture.
Habitat Early Learning Peregian Springs, set against the tranquil coastal backdrop, beckons a neutral palette, abundant light and spaces of controlled openness and retreat. The design of the physical environment delivers moments of discovery, connection to nature and enriching encounters.
