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For joyful and resilient children

Welcome to Dandelion Montessori School, where children are empowered to explore, discover, and develop their unique abilities in a nurturing and stimulating environment that inspires them to become curious, lifelong learners.

An international preschool kindergarten in Tokyo

In our multi-aged classroom, children from 3 to 6 years old are able to learn at their own pace and in a way that is meaningful to them. Our experienced AMI trained guides provide guidance and support, allowing the children to direct their own learning and make their own discoveries.

“Our aim is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorise,
but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core." Maria Montessori

Dandelion Montessori

We are always curious to see what our friends are up to. Noticing others writing sounds, and their own names without help from the Guides has prompted an explosion into writing! We are now wanting to label everything in our drawings. This is what we love to see happening spontaneously!

In our classroom, children thrive by making their own choices, managing their time, and building confidence every step of the way. ✨ These skills don’t just stay in the classroom—they’re tools for life! 🌱

Meet Daniel, one of our enthusiastic learners who loved hearing about interesting facts about various birds. He enjoyed taking out our bird cards, remembering how fast the peregrine falcon can fly and how tiny a bee hummingbird is. He admired the beautiful peacock feather and the very large ostrich egg!

We had a great time learning about some molluscs. Octopuses have 8 arms and squids have 8 arms and 2 tentacles! We made sure to cut the right number of arms and tentacles when we made our own. We found out squid have ink that they use to protect themselves from predators…. and we tried some with pasta! Surprisingly delicious!

Come join our Open House next week Saturday!

Practical Life skills are at the core of Montessori education, helping children gain confidence and independence. Swipe to see our young ones mastering everyday tasks!

Montessori Sensorial materials help children to develop and refine their senses and become more aware of their surroundings. This is essential for cognitive development. Let your child explore the world through touch, sound and colour!

Children have a “mathematical mind”! At Dandelion, we bring math to life through hands-on activities. From measuring during food preparation to becoming familiar with the essential combinations in addition, Montessori math helps children understand the world around them.

Sweeping up one’s mess is always much more fun when you have a friend who is willing to help!

Shopping for ingredients, preparing and waiting, and finally enjoying a healthy addition to our lunch for the day. Our Tortilla Egg Cups were packed with healthy nutrients for our bodies! So delicious!

Spills are commonplace so we have lots of extra towels and tablecloths close by. We know exactly where to find everything and make sure we leave things nice and ready for the next person! Tablecloths are big but we somehow manage!

Cleaning and dusting are a part of our daily lives at school. Our wooden cat who sleeps in a corner of our room is always well taken care of. After making sure he is perfectly clean, we return him gently to his little cushion.

At Dandelion we celebrate birthdays in a special way! The Montessori birthday walk symbolises each year of a child’s life and their growth. It’s a moment of reflection, connection, and joy! And it’s an extra special day when there are some homemade birthday cards being received!

Montessori education is more than just academics. It’s about fostering independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. Here’s how our students engage with their work every day! 📚💡

Throwback Thursday! Earlier this year our playdoh became too dry to use so we spent some time making our own. We helped stir and watched as the ingredients turned into dough. It was hard to choose what colour to make our own playdoh to take home!

Our rooftop garden is now open! Preparing our growing boxes was an example of real and engaging work. We got rid of weeds, filled our boxes with gravel and soil and leveled it all out. Together, we carried and emptied out 300L of soil! Maximum effort! We always wondered what was at the top of those stairs and now we know! Our classroom has now extended and we are excited to be spending more time out during the day! 🪴

Every moment at Dandelion Montessori is an opportunity for growth and exploration. Swipe to see our little learners in action!

Which Montessori moment did you love the most? Let us know
in the comments!

We believe in nurturing the whole child through core principles that guide everything we do. From fostering independence to respecting each child's unique journey, Montessori education creates a lifelong love of learning. ✨

Swipe through to explore the pillars of Montessori:

✨ Freedom within limits
✨ Hands-on learning
✨ Respect for the child
✨ Prepared environment
✨ Self-directed activity

Each principle empowers our students to grow, learn, and thrive in their own time. 💖

We love this book so much for the beautiful drawings, poetic descriptions of the animals, and of course the two blue butterflies that follow us through the book.🦒🦋

Another wonderful week at Dandelion Montessori filled with learning, laughter, and growth! Take a look at some of the highlights ✨

Meet Apo, his favourite Sensorial work is... The Red Rods. Of course, they are his favourite colour! He has found things in the classroom that are the same length as the rods!

We have been thinking of snails a lot lately. Shelly the snail came to visit Dandelion. We helped to take care of her by keeping her home moist, feeding her different veggies and some occasional fruit, and created beautiful art inspired by our little friend! 🐌

At Dandelion Montessori, we believe in nurturing independence in our little ones! From setting the table for lunch to taking care of plants, our children learn to embrace self-sufficiency and responsibility every day. 🌱✨

Throwback Thursday! Looking back to when we were preparing the classroom for our children to arrive. It was an exciting but slow process. We imagined how our returning children grew over the summer to make sure we had the right activities ready. We also kept in mind new children to Montessori to make sure we had enough introductory activities to entice them!

Did you know that in Montessori, nature is a big part of our learning? From gardening to exploring the outdoors, our children grow a love for the planet while discovering how to care for it. 🌍 Let’s raise the next generation of nature lovers! 🌱

Did you know that there are so many different shades of reds? And yellows? And blues? We are becoming more aware of our colourful world and looking for shades of colours like the ones in our Colour Tablet Boxes.

Meet Indie, one of our curious learners, who likes to start the day quietly making a necklace before embarking on a day of self-chosen activities and lessons provided by the guides. Notice the sense of order in his necklaces!

Independence is at the heart of the Montessori philosophy. Our students are busy exploring and mastering new concepts with hands-on learning.

We celebrated the International Day of Peace at Dandelion. We acknowledged that at times, we can feel angry or frustrated (even grown-ups do!) and how we can help each other by using kind words. We lit a candle, listened to a song about peace, and shared a quiet moment together at the end of the day. One child told us that we need to breathe in and out when we are upset, so we tried that together too!

Did you see the bright full moon the other night? We celebrated Jyugoya (the Mid-Autumn harvest moon) by making small rice dumplings shaped like the full moon.

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For joyful and resilient children

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