The Montessori Method was created by Maria Montessori, the first female scientist in Italy. She observed children and saw that child need materials that support the whole child, including their physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and social self. The child-centered educational approach children with the freedom to choose tools based on their developmental needs and interests.

Yes, of course. Everyone who works with MonkiBox is a top certified childhood expert in MENA. We work with certified childhood experts in Montessori, medicine, science, and other forms of childhood development.

Montessori is a method and practice, the PlayTools we have designed are inspired by 100 years of Montessori science and childhood development. Our PlayTools are designed to follow the child's development, made with natural materials, simple in design, and are inspired by the work of Maria Montessori.

Montessori At Home can seem very intimidating at first, but its actually really simple and easy to do! 

Some simple steps to begin are:

1.Setting up an environment at home.

Visit our article on setting up the environment for your child and creating YES spaces in your home. 

2. Creating routines and schedules. 

Your child thrives on routines and schedules. This is what they know, and they can expect what is next. Create a schedule at home for the your child. 

3. Respect your child

Treating your child as an equal in your family and talking at their level shows your child you respect them and hear them which in turn builds their confidence. 

4. Incorporate Montessori PlayTools in your home, which MonkiBox is here to help you!