"If "the formation of man" becomes the basis of education, then the coordination of all schools from infancy and maturity, from nursery to university, arises necessity: for man is a unity, and individuality that passes through interdependent phases of development. Each preceding phase prepares the once that follows forms its base nurtures energies that urge towards the succeeding period of life "
Maria. Montessori. From Childhood to Adolescence, Page. 84
More than just a school we support the unfolding of life according to the laws of natural development.
Come and visit our beautiful Learning Environment in Almadies, Dakar.
An Aid to Life
Social Component
A group of mixed-aged children and two prepared adults working together in harmony.
Emotional Component
A culture of acceptance and respect, characterized by order, consistency, and support for appropriate independence.
Physical Component
A beautiful, child-sized, orderly space equipped with concrete, scientific materials that support development.
Intellectual Component
An environment that nurtures curiosity, deep thinking, and self-directed learning, where children actively engage with hands-on materials, explore meaningful concepts, and build a foundation for critical and creative thinking.
Dr. Montessori emphasized the critical role of an anticipatory and responsive environment in supporting natural and optimal human development.
Self-Construction of the Child
The Prepared Environment facilitates the child's ability to act in service of their own self-construction, following their inner drive at each stage of development. Through this process, the child becomes a capable, confident, connected, and compassionate individual.
What is Montessori Education?
Montessori Education is a philosophy that supports the natural development of the human being, enabling children to become who they can naturally be at their own pace. It's a pedagogy that serves as an "Aid to Life," invented by Dr. Maria Montessori.
The Young Children's Community
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Ages Served
Welcomes confident walkers to age 2.5-3 years in an environment designed to support development and accommodate 14 children.
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Focus Areas
The children begin to develop their functional independence through practical life experiences. They learn to use the bathroom, change their clothes and eat independently. Within the freedoms of a language rich environment the child begins to develop their vocabulary and self-expression.
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Prepared Environment
Developmentally appropriate child size materials, offer the young child a myriad of sensorial experiences to support emotional, cognitive and physical development.