Centre For Montessori Training, Chennai

From being low on confidence to becoming a stronger individual; from the thought of “mother is the best / mother knows everything about the child” to the understanding the child as a constructor: – the change has been gradual but vast! Thanks to the concepts of Montessori Methodology, I am making myself to be a better mother. – Srividhya R

The beauty of this course is that, it can be done by any gender, age or qualification. Even if you don’t work, this course equips you with the right tools to make your child’s growing years an enjoyable learning experience both for him as well as for you. – Smitha Gangadharan

Montessori method leads to independence, keeps the child as well as the adult active in the environment. I have understood how to observe the child better. I have benefitted a lot and am happy to have joined this course. – Lakshmi Prabha

The Montessori Method is just amazing. It makes the concepts so crystal clear that it is a lifelong companion. – Sunitha Bhat

I have let go of my prejudices against my two sons. I have begun to respect them for what they are and can sense their needs better. This change in me has created a lot of positive energy and has led to total harmony in my family. – Banu R

A child rewarded with a star is unhappy because his friends wouldn’t talk to him. And children confined to a room as a punishment happily play with each other without realizing it is a punishment. Reward for one child becomes a punishment for another child. I liked this concept in the Montessori course a lot. – M. Deepa

“Guru Brahma” being a guru is a blessing. And being the first guru, for children when they are weaned from their mothers and family is a challenge. Face this challenge with dignity and confidence. – Chitra Vasudevan

The course has reduced my tension and depression. Beautiful course to understand psychology. I am very glad I joined this course. – Anita Singh

Our first priority is the CHILD. Therefore apart from the technical preparation, we must convey and behave well in front of the child. That means, we must also get spiritually prepared. – S. Aruna

About the child:- surprising that he works hard at his development. My respect for his has grown many folds.
About myself:- I have become so passionate about the child and to work hard to “follow the child”.
About the course:- unbelievable that a 9-1/2 month course could change so much of my attitude. – Prerna Bhaiya

The Montessori materials have inspired me the most, they create a strong conceptual foundation for a child’s future. Three best things that got deep rooted in me – “Aid and Set Free”, “Prepared Environment”, “Observation”. Montessori method amazes me constantly. – Ramya Gopalakrishnan

My perception towards the child has totally changed. My deepened understanding of the child will surely make me help the child better. – Parameshwari S

My daughter has portrayed a natural way of learning and development in her activities and studies as a result of the Montessori Method of education. – Anbumani D

Children between 0-6 years, learning is spontaneous and instinctive. This course has given me a whole lot of new ideas of how to render my services to the natural development of the child. – Rahimunnisha T

I feel at peace, because of the understanding that I have gained. I feel very active that my body pain seems to have reduced. The method not only enhances learning but also sharpens the senses. – Rajeshwari A

Montessori Mantra – Give freedom, but with limitation; learn the child and not teach the child;
I have developed patience and have learnt to listen to and respect my children. – Kayalvizhi

The course revealed secrets about the child and secrets about myself. It has helped me calm myself. Wish the course was a little longer duration. It is a privilege to just sit and watch children work. – Judia D’ Souza

Montessori Method is a scientific method. With my untrained eyes, I could not realize that every movement is purposeful. I have gained a lot of knowledge and self confidence. – R. Rajeshwari

I realized the exact meaning of obedience – which is not “you have to listen” but “I’ll listen to you out of my own will”. I am really touched by how we can achieve this. – Priya U

The course is an eye opener to make me understand my child better. I have become conscious and aware of the needs of the child as guided by their inner urge to become independent. – Shanthi Janakiraman

I feel we should join the course as it helps you understand the child better and understand your own hidden talents. – Vyshnavi Sridharan

The capability that a child possesses and is born with is awesome. It is the most fascinating course, that changes your perspective about children and I truly recommend each one to pursue. – Krithika Natarajan

My children are excited that I am doing lot of work now! More than me, I can see changes in my family. My sons have become more independent and responsible, my husband has become more caring. – Subhashini

I have learnt how to respect my own children. The overall perspective about child psychology, his development, his inner urges as basic as his inner urge to keep walking, to keep talking – everything is a wonder to me now! Who is the creator and who is the coordinator for these tiny tots!!!!! – Venkateswari

I believe that this methodology is very essential for the “present”. I have seen a vast change in me both spiritually and intellectually, these changes which are dreamt to make in myself. Now I am worthy of my son. – Saumya. R

At least one person in the family should undergo the course. We should gift an expectant mother with The Secret of Childhood book by Dr. Maria Montessori. The course has also helped me regain my drawing skills and kindled the dormant spirituality in me. – Akila

I have gained deeper understanding of the child and have learnt to respect him giving him the due credit for molding himself rather than me taking the credit. – Anusha Vijay

I can sense lot of changes in me. It has opened new doors for me. I have started to look at the world as though with cleansed eyes or with a new set of eyes. My talents in drawing and stitching have taken a new dimension. – Shaistha

The awe – inspiring way of living struck me like a lighting! I have become a dignified mother and a very sensitive and tolerant woman. I aspire to be a perfect Montessori Mom ! (and why not a perfect Montessori Wife Too  ). I can see the effect of these changes all through in my 2 ½ year old son’s eyes. – Nisha Karthik

It is the uniqueness of the Montessori training which none other training methodologies provide the importance of the fact that the adult should be spiritually trained to understand and respect the inner life of the child. – Malathy

Traditionally nursery class teachers needed no other qualifications but to love children. Their task was to lovingly keep on the children for three hours, sing to them, recite rhymes, and play games. This extended to primary class teachers as well, who had to also have the skill of teaching children basic literacy and numeracy.

Even now those practice holds although more and more schools are looking for professionally qualified teachers to work with the younger age group as they are trained to help the children in their learning process with understanding and empathy. They also acquire the skills required to offer age appropriate education.

One may ask the question, “What is the big deal in teaching very young children?”

The times we live in have brought about many social changes. One of them is the apparent hurry to reach goals or climb to top of any ladder, or be ahead in the rat race. This has permeated through all levels of society, irrespective of class, creed and age. In deeply affects the very young as parents feel the same anxiety to push their children to learn, this, that or the other ahead of time, ahead of others so that they stand out in a crowd.

On the very first day of attending a play school, pre-School or nursery, the parents wait eagerly to ask the child, “what did you learn today?” . I am sure they will puff with pride if he would only sing,
”Johnny, Johnny, yes papa. Telling lies, no papa …….” But do they realise that what he has actually learnt today is the definition of a “lie”!! Perhaps he has learnt that he has to push some one aside, if he wants to be the first one up the slide or perhaps he learnt that it was good to share the swing with his new friend. He cannot articulate these learnings and the adults cannot see it as earning too. In order to be able to observe children and learn about them, the teacher needs specialised training. Only then will she be able to help the child at the right time and in the right manner.

Montessori is a much misused name and implies a school for very young children. It is considered synonymous with nursery or kindergarten and often wrongly used in place of what are popularly known as play-schools.

Montessori is the name of a person, a well known educationist, Dr. Maria Montessori. She offered a well structured method, with a comprehensive curriculum that can be taken into the classroom. She arrived at this method after observing children of the age group 3-6 years.

The conclusions that Dr. Montessori arrived at are based both on scientific process as well as her intuitions, much of thee have been proven right by the research done in the second half of the twentieth century.

She defined education as assistance to life and her philosophy is applicable to all age groups from birth to eighteen years. Her message is to follow the child, thereby ensuring that it is child centred education.

Any training that one undertakes has to be self propelled and the focus has to be on brining about changes in oneself to deal with new situations.

People wanting to work with children need to prepare themselves technically, intellectually and spiritually.