Montessori
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Montessori
Project • By Atelier ARBO • Primary Schools
Atelier ARBO Designs Montessori School Library
Nestled on a quiet, undisturbed 6-acre contour site on the outskirts of Bangalore, Valiants Academy—a Montessori institution known for its child-centric pedagogy—offers an environment steeped in peace, curiosity, and purpose. The natural calm of the setting is no accident; it reflects the school’s philosophy of nurturing growth through discovery, freedom, and beauty.
Recognizing the deep enthusiasm for reading among his students, the school’s principal envisioned a space where books could become gateways to adventure, thought, and creativity. He turned to Atelier ARBO, a Mumbai-based architectural firm renowned for its thoughtful, human-centered design, to help bring this vision to life. The result is a 3,600 sq. ft... More
Project • By Atelier ARBO • Primary Schools
Montessori School in Mumbai by Atelier ARBO
Having a legacy of over 20 years, Harmony Montessori, in Mumbai, has continued to provide Montessori education for children from age 14 months to 12 years. This new school premise is tucked into an old industrial complex with other commercial units. The school is accessed by an approach road which provides for favorable decibel levels for a school premise. Throughout the school, the selected material is carefully chosen for the décor and are sustainable as well as support local craftsmanship. The main entrance lead one through an interesting wall feature composed with flying birds, locally crafted in cane, that symbolize freedom and exploration, Montessori’s core philosophy.
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My Montessori Garden
Montessori is an educational method originating in Europe in the early 20th century, and has been developing in Vietnam in recent years. This method respects the independence of children, creates an environment for them to explore and feel the world through their own senses.
My Montessori Garden is a Montessori-oriented preschool. We, together with the investor, want to create a garden - a natural space for children, a classroom between the trees and flowers.
The construction site is located in a residential area in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh, one of the fastest growing cities in Vietnam. We seek changes through the simple but valuable things we can do for children.
Because the land is only leased for 5-10 years, we need to find a simple c... More
Project • By StudioMB Architects • Primary Schools
Breakthrough Montessori School, Phase 1
This urban Montessori school serving children PK3-3rd grade has a new home in a repurposed warehouse through a two-phase improvement program design by StudioMB. Utilizing Montessori School Design principles defined by our firm and featured by National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector, Breakthrough Montessori is a testament to the ability to bring high-performance Montessori education to a public school system. Application of our principles transformed dark, underlit spaces into sun-filled, cheery classrooms with visual and literal connections to the exterior. More
Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | dino
Doudou | dino
A nice and tall dinosaur with which to confront in height.
A funny wall height chart to mark kids growing since when they start standing. Completely in wood.
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Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | balance board
Doudou | balance board
Rocking board to develop sense of balance and awarness of the body.
The oscillation occurs in one ditection.
Little cut-out handle allow to cling on both sides or front.
The structure is all in birch plywood and all surfaces have 180 ° rounded edges to avoid any kind of dangerous sharp edge.
Its peculiarity is also the easy intuitive interlocking assembly system without screws and nails. You can have fun assembling it yourself using our simple instructions.
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Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | climbing rocker
Doudou | climbing rocker
Two-seater rocking in one side and climbing arch on the other.
The rocking is equipped with two seats for the seat and handles to hold on to push it and rotate it.
If arranged in reverse, a series of pegs in arch allows children to climb in different ways, favoring free play and the development of motor skills.
The structure is all in birch plywood and all surfaces have 180 ° rounded edges to avoid any kind of dangerous sharp edge.
Its peculiarity is also the easy intuitive interlocking assembly system without screws and nails. You can have fun assembling it yourself using our simple instructions.
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Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | scrivania per bambini
Doudou | scrivania per bambini
Children's desk
Equipped with pen holder and roll holder for drawing.
The structure is all in birch plywood and all surfaces have 180 ° rounded edges to avoid any kind of dangerous sharp edge.
Its peculiarity is also the easy intuitive interlocking assembly system without screws and nails. You can have fun assembling it yourself using our simple instructions.
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Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | sedia per bambini
Doudou | sedia per bambini
Little chair for enfant or toddler. It can be used since the baby starts to sit by himself without support. Combinable with the table, can be placed under it after use to save space.
A practical cut-out handle allows to move it easily.
The structure is all in birch plywood and all surfaces have 180 ° rounded edges to avoid any kind of dangerous sharp edge.
Its peculiarity is also the easy intuitive interlocking assembly system without screws and nails. You can have fun assembling it yourself using our simple instructions.
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Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | tavolo per bambini
Doudou | tavolo per bambini
Little round table for enfant and toddler. Combined with both the stool and the chair, is able to accommodate around itself up to four seats.
The structure is all in birch plywood and all surfaces have 180 ° rounded edges to avoid any kind of dangerous sharp edge.
Its peculiarity is also the easy intuitive interlocking assembly system without screws and nails. You can have fun assembling it yourself using our simple instructions.
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Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | sgabello per bambini
Doudou | sgabello per bambini
Little stool for enfant or toddler. It can be used since the baby starts to sit by himself without support. Combined with the table, can be placed under it after use to save space.
The structure is all in birch plywood and all surfaces have 180 ° rounded edges to avoid any kind of dangerous sharp edge.
Its peculiarity is also the easy intuitive interlocking assembly system without screws and nails. You can have fun assembling it yourself using our simple instructions.
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Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | box portagiochi
Doudou | box portagiochi
Little box to hold toys, encouraging autonomous play.
Portable thanks to two little cut-out handles that allow easy lift. Stackable.
The structure is all in birch plywood and all surfaces have 180 ° rounded edges to avoid any kind of dangerous sharp edge.
Its peculiarity is also the easy intuitive interlocking assembly system without screws and nails. You can have fun assembling it yourself using our simple instructions.
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Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | libreria da terra per bambini
Doudou | libreria da terra per bambini
Little floor bookshelf for enfant and toddler. It allows kids to choose, reach and take books easily, encouraging autonomous play.
Four small compartments to store the books while keeping the cover visible.
Portable thanks to one little cut-out handle that allows easy lift.
The structure is all in birch plywood and all surfaces have 180 ° rounded edges to avoid any kind of dangerous sharp edge.
Its peculiarity is also the easy intuitive interlocking assembly system without screws and nails. You can have fun assembling it yourself using our simple instructions.
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Product • By PAWOO | Design for Kids • Doudou | lettino per bambini
Doudou | lettino per bambini
Low wood bed for enfant and toddler. It can be used since the baby start crawling, thus encouraging motor development and spatial skills.
The bedsides further lowered in the middle help baby to indipendently get in and out of the bed.
The mattress does not lay directly on the ground but is rised to avoid the contact with the floor and to facilitate even the cleaning under the bed. This system is composed of perforated boards to guarantee an anti-suffocation system, jointly with the use of appropriate anti-suffocation mattress and pillow.
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Project • By Studio Samira Boon • Primary Schools
8th Montessori School
CONTEXT: STARTING FROM RESEARCH AND PEDAGOGY “In a good learning environment, children of different ages are able to move and develop themselves freely.” - Maria MontessoriThe starting point for the Montessori pedagogy is that every child has an intrinsic motivation to develop him/herself, but that every child does so in his/her own way and time, depending on their character and predisposition. “Help me do it myself,” is the core of the Montessori philosophy. Creating the best learning environment, which stimulates movement and development, is crucial. Maria Montessori thoroughly described how to create a good work- and learning environment: this is an environment where children from different ages can adopt alternating positions. This visi... More