Resources

At MMC, the classroom materials and environment are a vital part of the Early Learning Program. All of us take in information from the outside world through our senses – through sight, hearing, touch, taste...

How to supporting independence without letting go Parenting a teenager is a dance of boundaries and freedom, presence and space. You want to trust their growing independence, but still guide them through the complexity of...

Confidence is not something that can be handed to children. Montessori builds confidence step by step, through meaningful experiences, opportunities for independence, and gentle guidance at just the right moment. In Montessori classrooms, this is...

In today’s fast-changing world, being a good learner isn’t just about absorbing information. It’s about knowing how to adapt, think critically, and solve problems. Whether it’s climate change, misinformation online, mental health, or AI ethics,...

Curious minds and growing independence. Maria Montessori observed that “The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.” This vision comes to life in the Montessori Junior School years, when children aged six...

Teenagers today are growing up in a world that is faster, more complex, and more connected than any generation before them. Education, therefore, must be more than meeting academic benchmarks. It should help young people...

A Montessori education helps the very youngest learners begin to explore different aspects of emotional intelligence. Each day, and little by little, in the classrooms at Melbourne Montessori College, children build an ‘emotional floor’ that...

Freedom and boundaries are a cornerstone of learning and life at Melbourne Montessori College – and they are important at home, too. To let the child do as he likes when he has not yet...

Montessori’s rich and interactive Early Learning program nurtures communication, encourages expression and helps young minds to build their vocabulary. From the moment a child joins the Montessori Early Learning program at Melbourne Montessori College, with...

At Melbourne Montessori College, our Montessori Early Learning program celebrates movement as a powerful tool for developing independence and confidence. The Montessori early learners classroom is a fascinating place where early learners explore and move...

Independence, Confidence and Purpose Begin with Real-World Learning In a Montessori School, learning begins with real-world experiences that build independence, confidence and purpose. At the heart of this are Practical Life Skills— a cornerstone of...

The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind. -Dr Maria Montessori Montessori education is often associated with early childhood — small hands working with beautiful materials, quiet concentration, and with the independence...

Forming a healthy emotional connection is key for a child’s development, sense of security and future wellbeing. From the earliest days, the emotional bonds or attachment that develop between a child and parent are key....

5 Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Independence Our top 5 tips for families with children 0 – 6 At Melbourne Montessori College (MMC), we believe a Montessori education extends beyond the classroom and into...

At the moment, our IB students are unravelling the meaning and message of the IB Learner Profile.

How international baccalaureate preparation builds future-ready skills Recognised across the world, the IB is a rich and rigorous programme that encourages curiosity, deeper learning, critical thinking and independence – the core values of a Montessori...

Not quite sure what the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) involves? We’ve collected some facts and addressed some common IB myths. Students in their final two years at Melbourne Montessori College (MMC) can choose to...

The bespoke VCE (VM) program at MMC empowers students to explore areas that interest them, discover their strengths, build life skills and plan their future beyond school.   Since graduating from Melbourne Montessori College in...

How can you help your child give up on the pursuit of perfection? Setting goals and trying their best can help young people find success and happiness, but striving for unrealistic goals and unattainable standards,...