What is Montessori method of education? And how Montessori education contributes to the independent thinking and success in life?

Montessori method of education is child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. The Montessori method views the child as one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It attempts to develop children physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively.

Montessori classes style is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process. Children work in groups and individually to discover and explore their different intelligences and to develop their maximum potential.

Academy of Multiple Intelligences views Montessori education style as an aid and great preparation for life. We believe that every child is capable of achieving their full potential, when provided with the right environment, materials and guidance. Read more about and Montessori style classes at Academy of Multiple Intelligences.

If you want evidence of how crucial Montessori education in every child’s life is, it makes sense to look at the feedbacks of the wealthiest people in the world, who have enjoyed Montessori education:

Larry Page and Sergey Brin – founders of Google
Jeff Bezos – founder of Amazon.com
Prince William and Prince Harry
Gabriel Garcia Marquez – Nobel Prize winner for literature
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis – former first lady (John F. Kennedy)
and many others…

More from Sergey Brin (co-founder of Google) on the role of Montessori education in his and Larry Page’s life.

Sergey Brin and Larry Page (founders of Google) both attended Montessori preschool and both highlight that it was Montessori education that contributed to their independent thinking and success.