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Introduction to Montessori Education in three short Videos
About Maria Montessori (Video 4:30min) Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator, revolutionized early childhood education with her innovative approach. Her method, known as the Montessori Method, emphasizes child-centered learning, hands-on activities, and self-directed play. Montessori believed that children learn best in environments tailored to their developmental needs and interests, fostering independence and curiosity. This…
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Meet the Founder: International Montessori School Óbidos – This Sunday via Video Call!
(Edit: We moved the meeting from Saturday to Sunday 10am!) Join us via Zoom call this Sunday at 10pm, to learn more about the International Montessori School Óbidos Project, for an opportunity to meet the founders, Laura and Ben, and receive an update on our project to launch with the first 15 children aged 6-9 years…
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About the Founders Vision
I’m Ben, and together with Andrea, we’re proud parents to two wonderful girls, aged 16 and 6. As we watched our older daughter go through her schooling in Germany, we explored different educational approaches, such as community-organized kindergarten and Montessori primary school. But it was when we moved to California and discovered The New Village…
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