I believe that children are their best teachers and our purpose is to guide them in their journey. Children learn best when allowed to learn freely. I want my daughter to be confident of her skills and aware of her abilities so that she can think for her self and make the best decisions for herself. She can only do this if she is allowed to progress at her own pace. The traditional education system does not allow for this.  I do not want her to learn because she has to. I want her to learn because she wants to and is ready to. 

I began reading about different methods of education soon after my daughter was born. Montessori appealed to me because it has the best balance of the elements required for my child to develop to her fullest potential - practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, cultural and art. Academic achievement is only one part of a well rounded individual and the Montessori method is cognizant of this fact.

Also, recognizing the dignity of children and fostering independence in them is something I feel very strongly about and the Montessori method aligns completely with my belief. My daughter is a functioning member of our household and I want her educational environment to help us deeply instill that belief in her. 

I come from India which has a highly competitive education system. It is focussed on the product more than the process. Somewhere along the way children lose their sense of identity and become one of the thousands vying for a particular highly desired outcome. Montessori, though highly respected, isn't part of mainstream education in India and remains accessible to only a select group of people. I am happy to be in a place where Montessori is more accessible.