The Greenvale Montessori Story & Philosophy

The Greenvale Montessori Preschool was established in 2002 in a Seventh day Church on Somerton Rd Greenvale.

The Greenvale Montessori Preschool, believe strongly in the Montessori Method for Preschool children and feel it can benefit any child if the parents are supportive of the Montessori philosophy. In our class room we strive to blend the best of the Montessori Method and Early Childhood Practices. We also incorporate elements of Reggio Emilia and Steiner education.

We always strive to run a friendly, orderly classroom that will nurture the child, allow them to unfold naturally to reach their potential; and to reflect and encourage sustainable practices in a supportive environment.

The children need the direction and the limits in order to explore their own creative in a productive and joyous manner.

In creating an environment which is homely, friendly, nurturing, secure, safe, stimulating and aesthetically rich.

Children need uninterrupted time to explore the physical world to allow self discovery learning, self –expression and freedom of movement from one experience to another.

In the importance of celebrations. We encourage the values of multiculturalism, differences and tolerance, to promote cultural identity, discussion and participation.

Montessori Principles

Following the principles of Maria Montessori, the Greenvale Montessori Preschool stresses that:

• Education is an aid to life and preparation for it.
• The potential for each individual’s development should be respected and nurtured. This involves the integration of the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical and social aspects of life.
• The experiences in school should reflect and be linked to the world “outside”.
• Learning occurs in a variety of ways and should be suited to the children’s needs; it is:
  • largely active
  • often self-correcting
  • encourages independent learning
  • unlimited in scope
• There is a diversity of social groupings.
• The adult’s role is one of directing and observing.
• The environment “reaches” the child through its:
  • richness
  • order
  • scale
  • attractiveness

By balancing freedom and discipline, a capacity for self-direction results.