Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower children by placing them in a fun, child centered multi-age environment that promotes their innate desire to grow emotionally, artistically, physically, intellectually and academically with a teaching staff that gently guides them to become confident individuals who respect themselves and the world around them.

We are a nursery that will awaken children's imaginations to the limitless possibilities in life. Committed to Dr Maria Montessori’s Philosophy and curriculum, we are a warm, welcoming nursery in which children find friendships and support and where they are encouraged to ask questions and broaden their understandings of themselves and others.

At Moseley Montessori Nursery, children leave the constraints of an adult world and enter an environment created to meet their needs.  Each day is a fun-filled one of new experiences, growing friendships, and self-discovery. The Montessori setting allows the child to choose from a variety of activities that aid in developing a sense of capability and competence and develop decision making skills.

We believe that any child who joins us will flourish. All children will gain independence, confidence, social skills, a love for learning and a respect for life.

The Montessori Materials

Maria Montessori’s observations of the kind of “toys” which children enjoy and return to play with repeatedly led her to design a number of multi-sensory sequential and self-correcting materials which facilitate the learning of skills and concepts. Our teachers follow “Montessori Principles” as they structure new activities for the classroom.

There is no need for adult "correction." The child is able to solve problems independently, building self-confidence, analytical thinking, and the satisfaction that comes from accomplishment.

The Teacher.

Originally called a “Directress”. The Montessori teacher functions as a facilitator of learning. She is a role model, designer of the environment, resource person, demonstrator, record-keeper and observer of each child’s growth and development. She encourages, respects, and loves each child as a special, unique individual. 
The Montessori philosophy states that Montessori Teachers must be calm and unhurried, should move around the classroom discretely and quietly and respond to the needs of children as individuals.
 
Teachers should not raise their voices, loose their temper, or speak crossly. They should be pleasant and polite, firm without anger and be able to deal with a misdemeanour with sympathy and assurance rather than with punishment. 

We do NOT have a naughty step!
We do NOT believe in sending a child out of the room!

All children will be shown respect, never humiliated or laughed at, and their remarks will be listened to seriously and answered thoughtfully and courteously.

Comparative table Montessori Method v/s Conventional Education