The Montessori Method

A child-centered pedagogy, structured for confident learning.

THE MONTESSORI METHOD

What is the Montessori Method?

The Montessori method supports children in developing autonomy, confidence, and concentration through a prepared environment, progressive materials (often self-correcting), and the key role of the adult, who observes and guides.

At Cube Education, our schools are inspired by Montessori principles — and some offer accredited Montessori programs and trained teams. Our priority: a demanding yet caring education, aligned with academic expectations.

The Fundamentals

The Founding Principles of the Montessori Method

Respect for the child's rhythm

Each child progresses at their own pace, without pressure or comparison.

Autonomy

The child chooses their activities, self-corrects, and gradually gains confidence in their abilities.

Prepared Environment

Everything is organized to stimulate curiosity: accessible materials, an orderly and secure atmosphere.

Role of the Educator

The educator observes, guides, and supports the child, rather than directing or imposing a collective pace.

Respect and Care

Interactions take place in an atmosphere of listening, mutual respect, and cooperation.

Concrete and Sensory Learning

Manipulating materials allows for a transition from concrete to abstract, fully engaging the senses.

MONTESSORI AROUND THE WORLD

Offer your child a pedagogy open to the world.

Montessori is an internationally recognized pedagogy, present in many countries. Its strength: simple yet demanding principles — autonomy, concentration, prepared environment — that adapt to various cultural contexts while maintaining the same ambition for the child.

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Global Schools

Sources: Global Montessori Census (2022) · Association Montessori de France (AMF).

Montessori Materials

A Key to Autonomy

Montessori materials are designed to meet the child’s needs and nurture their curiosity, in connection with their sensitive periods. Presented individually or in small groups, they invite the child to explore, self-correct, and progress at their own pace — with the attentive support of the educator.

Practical Life

Everyday activities with concrete materials (pouring, transferring, buttoning, cleaning...). The child gains fine motor skills, concentration, and autonomy, step by step. These precise gestures also prepare the hand for writing.

Sensory Development

Sensory materials refine the senses through manipulation (smooth/rough, heavy/light, hot/cold...). The child learns to compare, classify, and put words to what they perceive. A solid foundation for structuring their thinking.

Discovery of the World

Maps, images, experiments, projects... the materials open up the world (nature, science, geography, arts). The child observes, names, connects, and organizes their ideas. Their curiosity becomes a true driver of learning.

Reading and Writing

With progressive supports, the child connects sounds to letters, practices tracing, and composes their first words. The materials make each step clear and motivating. Reading and writing become a natural progression, with confidence.

Discovery of Mathematics

In Montessori, one first understands with their hands. The child manipulates to grasp quantities, the decimal system, and operations, then gradually moves to the abstract. Concepts gain meaning — and are anchored durably.

Oral Language (French & English)

Stories, exchanges, images, and vocabulary cards: the child enriches their words and learns to tell, describe, listen, and argue. Daily bilingualism fosters oral confidence, with gentle and structured progression.

A Visionary Journey

Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952)

The first woman to graduate in medicine in Italy, Maria Montessori drew on her scientific and psychological knowledge to bring a new perspective on the child. She began her career in a psychiatric clinic, where she observed that so-called “retarded” children lacked motor and sensory activities.

She quickly realized that these young people needed a stimulating environment, adapted materials, and a specific pedagogical approach to progress. In 1907, she created the first “Children’s House” (Casa dei bambini) in Rome, where her method took shape.

Buoyed by her success, Maria Montessori was quickly asked to train teachers and develop her approach. In 1929, she founded the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) to preserve and disseminate her method worldwide. By her death in 1952, there were already many schools inspired by her pedagogy. Today, there are more than 22,000 Montessori schools on all continents.

Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find here the questions families most frequently ask us. To learn more, each school’s profile details its pedagogical framework.

From early childhood: the approach adjusts to the child’s developmental stages. Activities and the environment evolve with age to support autonomy and learning.

Yes. The objective is to build solid foundations (language, mathematics, culture) while respecting each individual’s pace. Within the Cube Education network, we ensure a demanding yet caring pedagogy, aligned with academic expectations.

They observe, present activities at the right moment, then guide discreetly. This approach helps the child progress with confidence, without over-assistance.
No: it is freedom within a framework. The child chooses from prepared activities, with simple rules that protect respect, concentration, and group life.

Bilingualism is experienced daily: the child enriches their oral language, then reading/writing, with progressive benchmarks. Depending on the school, the FR/EN organization may vary — each institution’s profile specifies the pedagogical framework.