At Big Fish Little Fish Montessori, we follow the Montessori approach, which encourages self-directed learning, problem-solving, and creativity. Our classrooms are carefully designed to provide children with hands-on learning experiences that build independence and curiosity and foundations for the future.
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator who revolutionised early childhood education with her innovative approach. Her method emphasises independence, hands-on learning, and a carefully prepared environment tailored to children's developmental needs. Dr. Montessori believed that children learn best when they are free to explore and make choices within a structured setting. Her classrooms are designed to foster curiosity, self-discipline, and a love for learning, focusing on the holistic development of intellectual, physical, emotional, and social skills. Today, the Montessori method continues to inspire educators worldwide, promoting a child-centred approach to learning.
'The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of Independence'' - Dr. Maria Montessori
Montessori education is all about empowering children to become independent thinkers and problem-solvers. It encourages curiosity, self-direction, and a deep engagement with the world around them. Here at Big Fish Little Fish Montessori, we guide children on their journey of discovery rather than giving them all the answers. We believe the right questions lead to a lifetime of learning.
Our Montessori curriculum fosters an environment where children are free to explore, create, and learn at their own pace. The mixed-age classrooms allow for cooperative learning, where older children mentor younger ones, creating a sense of community and mutual respect. Through this approach, we help children build self-confidence, develop strong problem-solving skills, and grow into compassionate individuals with strong moral values.
In a Montessori classroom, learning is an active, hands-on experience. Children are free to move about and choose their own activities based on their interests. From practical life exercises to language, math, and cultural activities, every aspect of the classroom is designed to engage children and spark their imagination. They are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, building skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
Our classrooms are designed to be calm, safe, and nurturing spaces where children feel comfortable exploring new ideas and gaining confidence in their abilities. With age-appropriate Montessori materials and a carefully prepared environment, children are encouraged to engage with activities that challenge and excite them. The atmosphere is one of mutual respect, kindness, and collaboration, where each child is treated as a unique individual with their own strengths.
'Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.'
'Within the child lies the fate of the future.'
'The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.''
'The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.'
'Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.'
'What the hand does, the mind remembers.'