If you’ve ever peeked through the doorway of one of our Montessori School kindergarten classrooms during the morning work cycle, you might be surprised. It doesn’t look like a “lesson” in the traditional sense. There’s no teacher at the front talking to the whole class at once. Instead, you’ll see children scattered across the room,...
By the time a child turns four, their brain has almost completed most of its physical growth, but it’s the quality of experiences in those early years that truly shapes how they think, learn, and relate to the world. In the Montessori setting, we call the first six years of life the “absorbent mind” period....
Walk into a Montessori kindergarten and at first, it might seem like “chores” have somehow found their way into the classroom. But in Montessori, these activities aren’t busywork or an afterthought, they are part of the core curriculum, known as Practical Life. For children between the ages of 3 and 6, Practical Life work is...
From birth, children are scientists of the senses. They learn by touching, tasting, smelling, listening, and seeing, and in Montessori, we treat the refinement of these senses as serious, purposeful work. In the Montessori classroom, this work is gathered under the Sensorial curriculum area. These are not random sensory experiences but carefully designed activities that...
If you’ve ever watched a group of young children navigate a shared space, you know it’s a delicate dance. Someone reaches for the same puzzle another child wants. A chair is pulled out and another is squeezed past. A question is asked while someone else is speaking. In most classrooms, adults manage these moments with...
Social development is a key aspect of the Montessori method. Cultivating empathy, cooperation, and respect for others lays the foundation for future relationships. Respect for Others In Montessori environments, children learn to respect each other’s space and work. If a classmate is focusing on a puzzle, children are encouraged to observe quietly or engage in...
Communication is the bedrock of every relationship, and with Montessori principles, we can refine how we speak to and listen to children. At Imani, we emphasize respectful, clear, and empathetic communication. Speak Clearly and Kindly Young children are astute observers of tone and body language. Using a gentle tone and making eye contact demonstrates respect....
A new year signifies fresh beginnings, an opportunity to embrace Montessori principles in your child’s journey of growth and development. Here at Imani Montessori School in Nairobi, we’re excited to welcome our students back, supporting them as they explore, learn, and thrive in a carefully prepared environment. Following the Montessori method, our focus is on...
Parents sometimes feel that if they don’t criticize their child, the child will never learn. This belief is deeply ingrained in many cultures, where discipline often equates to correction, and correction is tied to criticism. However, at Imani Montessori, we suggest a different path: nurturing a child’s growth through encouragement rather than criticism. Criticism, by...
At Imani Montessori School, we are committed to helping children develop not only academically but also as well-rounded individuals. We believe that education should be holistic, focusing on the development of the whole child. Our Montessori approach provides the perfect environment for children to develop the essential life skills they need to thrive. The Montessori...
