The Classroom Without Walls: Discoveries at a Montessori Farm School
The farm doesn’t really sleep. There was a faint buzzing, hissing and growling all night as if a juicy pack of gossip was being unpacked. After an uneasy sleep in our quaint little room in the farm school, I headed straight into the adolescent’s classroom where Niveditha ma’am was pinning up the different roles and […]
Parent – Teacher Partnerships in Montessori Education: Building Bridges for the Child’s Success
In Montessori education, the child is at the center of everything we do. But the circle around the child is what truly shapes their growth – and at the heart of that circle is a strong, respectful partnership between parents and teachers. Unlike traditional schooling, where communication can sometimes feel like a one-way street, Montessori […]
Freedom Within Limits: A Montessori Core Principle
One of the foundational ideas of Montessori education is “freedom within limits.” At first, the phrase can sound contradictory. How can children be both free and limited at the same time? Yet, this balance is what makes the Montessori approach unique and effective. What Does Freedom Mean in Montessori? In a Montessori classroom, children are […]
STEM Rooted in Nature: Montessori Learning at Earthlore Academy
In most traditional classrooms, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is taught through formulas, textbooks, and lab manuals. At Earthlore Academy, we do it differently. Here, STEM isn’t a subject—it’s a way of thinking. A way of exploring. A way of discovering how the world works by living in it. As a Montessori-inspired farm school, […]
🌿 Real Work, Real Learning: Practical Life in Action
At EarthLore Academy, learning is not confined to textbooks or screens—it flows through the hands, the senses, and the rhythms of real life. One of the core pillars of our Montessori-inspired approach is the integration of Practical Life Activities, where children engage with meaningful tasks that nurture independence, responsibility, and joy in purposeful work. These […]
Nature as our classroom : Montessori Education at Earthlore Academy
In a rapidly urbanizing world, where children are increasingly distanced from the natural environment, Earthlore Academy – The Farm School in Bangalore – stands as a living, learning ecosystem. At the heart of our Montessori approach lies a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability and nature education, guiding students to live with awareness, empathy, and responsibility for […]
A Day at Earthlore Academy: Where Learning Comes to Life
At Earthlore Academy, each day is a blend of purpose, discovery, and growth. Our children begin their mornings with a calm and centering prayer, setting the tone for a mindful day ahead. What follows is not just schoolwork—but a journey of hands-on learning, responsibility, and community engagement. Nurturing Independence from the Start In both the […]