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A parent looks at his daughter from a slight distance as they explore the outdoors. | Image: Imani Montessori School
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6 Ways Montessori Helps Your Child Become Independent and Confident

Independence and confidence are not traits children suddenly develop one day. They are built slowly, through everyday experiences where children are trusted, supported, and allowed to try. Many parents want their children to be self assured and capable, yet unknowingly place them in systems that reward compliance more than initiative. Montessori education takes a different...

Image taken from the field at Imani Montessori School. Imani Montessori is an international school in Nairobi which offers both a Montessori style of learning as well as a Cambridge style for Year 1 studies. | Image: Imani Montessori School
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Is Your Child Ready for More Than Memorisation? Here’s What Montessori Offers Instead

Many parents begin questioning their child’s education when they notice a gap between effort and understanding. Their child may be able to recite facts, repeat answers, or complete worksheets, yet struggle to explain why something works or apply it in real life. Learning starts to feel like performance rather than growth. Montessori education was designed...

Early Literacy the Montessori Way
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Early Literacy the Montessori Way

When children begin their journey toward reading and writing, the first steps often happen quietly, in play, in conversation, in those small “I can do it!” moments that seem almost accidental. In a Montessori kindergarten, we know they’re not accidental at all. We’ve been preparing for them since the first day a child walked through...

character development in children
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Positive Discipline: A Path to Growth Through Understanding

Discipline is essential to a child’s development, but the methods we choose can significantly impact how a child perceives themselves and the world around them. While many parents feel that criticism is necessary to enforce discipline, this can create an environment where children become defensive rather than reflective. At Imani Montessori, we embrace the idea...