Blog Hero

Category: Montessori

Inquire Now
A Montessori pink tower stacked up next to an empty bookshelf inside a brightly lit classroom.

What Is the Pink Tower & Why Is It Pink?

As a cornerstone of Montessori education, the Pink Tower is a beloved and iconic educational tool recognized for its simplicity and impact on early childhood development. At Mosaic Montessori Academy, we use the Pink Tower as part of our process for helping kids grow and learn holistically.  The Pink Tower is a set of wooden…
A female Montessori teacher smiling and holding a book

Are Montessori Schools Private or Public?

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Montessori education, an alternative approach to schooling that emphasizes the development of the whole child through hands-on learning and student-led exploration. Montessori schools can be public or private. While some Montessori schools are private, there are also Montessori programs within public school systems. The Montessori…
A young child playing with coloured, wooden Montessori games

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Montessori Education?

Montessori learning centers build a strong learning foundation in young people. The Montessori Method allows young learners to develop skills in a dynamic environment. But the long-term effects of this education go beyond toddlers and preschoolers. Learning principles that are taught at the crucial early stages of life can have positive effects that last a…
A sketched portrait of Maria Montessori the creator of Montessori Education

About Maria Montessori: Her Education Philosophy

Montessori academies provide a different type of education for young learners, we know that. But understanding who Maria Montessori was, and understanding her educational philosophy, helps tell the story of today’s Montessori programs. Let’s explore the life of Maria Montessori and become familiar with her philosophies. We can examine the foundations of learning that she…
A teacher guiding students in a Montessori classroom

Does Montessori Work for Older Children?

Children have an almost sponge-like ability to absorb information, and Montessori nurtures this. Individualized learning is effective for young children, but does the Montessori Method work for older children? Continue reading to learn more about Montessori and its effectiveness with older children.  What is the Montessori Method?  Dr. Maria Montessori’s theory discusses how children’s minds…
A container housing various letters from the alphabet, with red and blue letters underneath the container spelling out "montessori" on a white backdrop.

The Pros & Cons of Montessori

Dr. Maria Montessori developed the Montessori Method in the early 1900s. It's a type of child-centered education that includes child-led activities (referred to as "work"), mixed-age classrooms, and teachers that promote individuality in their students. Dr. Montessori claimed that children learn more effectively when they have a say in what they learn, and this belief…
Close-up over-the-shoulder image of a child organizing various sizes of polished rocks in an empty wash basin as part of an activity.

10 Principles of the Montessori Method

Do you believe that all children learn the same way? Or perhaps that there may be different methods that guide their development in a more positive and practical manner? The basis of the Montessori method stems from Maria Montessori’s lifelong pursuit of knowledge in the way that children learn, and how they interact with the…
Children developing social skills in a Montessori school.

How Does Montessori Strengthen my Child’s Social Skills?

The Montessori Method & Social Skills The Montessori Method was not specifically designed to help children develop social skills. Instead, the Montessori philosophy focuses on engaging children in their learning. Through building engagement, children learn collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking -- all important components of overall social skills. Stages of Social Development To understand how…

Why Choose Montessori?

Our classrooms are prepared with authentic Montessori materials, chosen to foster a culture of independence, critical thinking, artful expression, and respect while inspiring a love of lifelong learning.

FAQ

Our founder, who is a Montessori-trained teacher, warmly welcomed our first students in 2010. Since then, we’ve proudly created an enriching learning environment dedicated to guiding children in Calgary.

Who We Are

The Montessori Method, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, has pioneered individualized learning, and we are proud to offer an authentic Montessori program.

Montessori Philosophy

Montessori Helps Develop Skills for Life

Collaboration

Independence

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Motor Skills

Respect

Testimonials

Our Google Reviews

Our Location

Our Address

  • 2919 8 Ave NW
  • Calgary, AB T2N 1C8

Contact Information

Full-Day Program:
8:30 AM 3:30 PM
Aftercare Program:
3:30 PM 5:30 PM

Our Gallery

instagram facebook facebook2 pinterest twitter google-plus google linkedin2 yelp youtube phone location calendar share2 link star-full star star-half chevron-right chevron-left chevron-down chevron-up envelope fax