Observation within the Montessori classroom
The Montessori approach was developed after years of careful observation of children in a prepared environment. As a medical doctor, Dr Maria Montessori was passionate about the tradition of scientific observation. This enabled her to see what others had not seen in the development of children. It was through her keen sense of observation that she deduced the need for didactic materials to form a bridge between experience and knowledge.
Through her observation she was also able to see the intangibles of the learning atmosphere — including a focus on allowing liberty and social life to emerge in the learning community.
It is within this framework that we invite you to observe Meraki Montessori Primary School. In the spirit of the learning community, we ask that you plan to come on your own and spend up to an hour at the school without your child or their siblings. Upon arrival you will be given an observation chair and some guidelines of what to look for during your observations.
What to expect
- Come on your own — without your child or siblings
- Plan to spend up to one hour in the classroom
- You will be provided with an observation chair
- Guidelines will be given on arrival
How to book
Contact us to arrange a time that suits. Observations are part of the enrolment process and must take place before an enrolment interview.