The Montessori approach: learning in harmony with child development

The Montessori approach, developed by the Italian doctor and educator Maria Montessori, places the child at the center of the educational process. Maria Montessori was born in 1870 and was one of the first women in Italy to successfully complete a medical degree. Through her work with children, she developed a method that encourages and supports each child's natural curiosity and inner drive to learn.

The beginnings of the Montessori approach lie in her work with children from disadvantaged families. In 1907, she founded the first "Casa dei Bambini" (children's house) in Rome, where she applied her methods. Montessori discovered that if children are given a prepared environment and the freedom to take initiative, they make amazing progress in their learning. Thus, the concept of the "prepared environment" was developed, in which furniture, materials and procedures are specially adapted to the child's developmental needs. A central idea is the encouragement of independence: children should develop self-confidence and independence through self-determined action.

Montessori education is widespread worldwide and places particular emphasis on the individual development of each child. The principle "Help me to do it myself" makes it clear that children in the Montessori concept are seen as independent personalities who are allowed to learn and discover at their own pace. They should not only acquire knowledge, but also develop social and practical skills. The environment and learning materials are designed in such a way that they invite exploration and experimentation while ensuring safe and sustainable development.

Today, Montessori's approach is implemented in educational institutions all over the world, from kindergartens to elementary school. The approach can also be applied in the home environment, for example with furniture that is adapted to the child's size and needs. The tiSsi learning tower and the stairway high chair are typical examples of pieces of furniture that follow this approach: They offer children the opportunity to participate in everyday activities at eye level and support their independence.

In the tradition of Montessori education, the tiSsi® brand also attaches great importance to safety and sustainability and uses high-quality, pollutant-free materials. These aspects are in line with child development and promote a responsible, safe environment in which children can develop.

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