About Us

Introduction

Nepal Montessori Training Centre (NMTC) is founded in 2001 by Ms. Pawitra Limbu (B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., Diploma in Montessori Method of Education MMI, MCI London) who has a long experience of working in education field as school Principal, Director and teacher trainer. The NMTC is established to serve the society, producing quality trained teachers in Montessori Method of early childhood education. Since its establishment there have been more than six thousand teachers who have taken training in Montessori method of education and countless parents who have been educated in Montessori principles and philosophy.

The training centre’s mission ‘ in the best possible service of our future generation’ reflects its importance in foundation years of young children and how initial environment ensures their future.  The NMTC maintains the highest standard of Montessori training emphasizing both theory and practical aspect of the Montessori method.

The institution is the first of its kind in the country which specializes in early childhood education in the brand name of Montessori. The experienced, skilled and dedicated team of trainers guided by the Director of Studies, Mrs. Pawitra Limbu has continuously  upgraded and updated any changes brought in the method over twenty three years. Beside Montessori method trainees are also updated with the contemporary pedagogical practices in early childhood education and development (ECED) to broaden their knowledge and skills and to be successful early childhood professionals.

Why Montessori training is important for teachers

Montessori education is a unique approach to learning that requires a specialized set of skills and knowledge from its teachers. Montessori training is therefore essential for teachers who wish to work in Montessori schools or implement Montessori principles in their classrooms.

Here are some reasons why Montessori training is important for teachers:

1. 1. 1. Understanding the Montessori Philosophy: Montessori training provides teachers with a deep understanding of the Montessori philosophy and its principles. This includes the belief in the child’s innate ability to learn, the importance of creating a prepared environment, and the use of hands-on materials to facilitate learning.
      2. Learning to Observe Children: Montessori training emphasizes the importance of observation as a tool for understanding the individual needs and interests of each child. Teachers learn how to observe children in order to tailor their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child.
      3. Becoming a Guide: Montessori teachers are not lecturers, but rather guides who facilitate learning by providing children with the tools and materials they need to learn on their own. Montessori training teaches teachers how to become guides, rather than just dispensers of information.
      4. Use of Montessori Materials: Montessori training teaches teachers how to use the specially designed Montessori materials to facilitate learning. These materials are designed to be self-correcting and help children learn through discovery and exploration.
      5. Multi-Age Classrooms: Montessori training prepares teachers to work in multi-age classrooms where children of different ages and abilities work together. This requires a specialized set of skills, including the ability to manage classroom dynamics and facilitate group learning.
      6. Encouraging Independence: Montessori training teaches teachers how to encourage independence in children. This includes allowing children to choose their own work, promoting self-motivation, and fostering a sense of responsibility.

In conclusion, Montessori training is essential for teachers who wish to work in Montessori schools or implement Montessori principles in their classrooms. It provides teachers with a deep understanding of the Montessori philosophy and its principles, and teaches them how to become guides who facilitate learning by providing children with the tools and materials they need to learn on their own. Montessori training also emphasizes the importance of observation, the use of Montessori materials, working in multi-age classrooms, and encouraging independence in children.

Montessori tools in the classroom

Montessori education is a unique approach to learning that emphasizes the use of specially designed tools and materials to facilitate learning. These tools are designed to be self-correcting, allowing children to learn through exploration and discovery. Here are some of the most common Montessori tools used in the classroom:

1. 1. 1. Sensorial Materials: Sensorial materials are designed to help children develop their senses, including touch, sight, and hearing. These materials include blocks of different sizes and shapes, color tablets, and sound cylinders.
      2. Practical Life Materials: Practical life materials are designed to help children develop practical skills and independence. These materials include items such as buttons, zippers, and tying laces, as well as cleaning tools like brooms and mops.
      3. Language Materials: Language materials are designed to help children develop language skills. These materials include sandpaper letters, which help children learn the shapes and sounds of letters, as well as picture cards and language games.
      4. Mathematics Materials: Mathematics materials are designed to help children develop mathematical skills. These materials include number rods, which help children understand the concept of quantity and number, as well as bead bars and cards, which help children learn addition, subtraction, and other mathematical operations.
      5. Cultural Materials: Cultural materials are designed to help children learn about the world around them. These materials include maps, globes, and puzzle maps, as well as items that represent different cultures, such as dolls and artifacts.
      6. Art Materials: Art materials are designed to help children express their creativity and develop fine motor skills. These materials include paint, clay, and other art supplies.

All Montessori tools are designed to be simple, beautiful, and functional. They are carefully crafted to be aesthetically pleasing and to invite children to explore and learn. The use of these tools in Montessori classrooms fosters a sense of curiosity, exploration, and self-directed learning that helps children develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

In conclusion, Montessori tools are an essential part of the Montessori approach to education. They are carefully designed to help children develop their senses, practical skills, language, mathematics, cultural awareness, and creativity. These tools help children learn through exploration and discovery, fostering a love of learning that will last a lifetime.