In a nutshell, our goals in parenting and education are intertwined. We want Malaya to continue finding joy in learning, to discover and become her authentic self, to develop empathy and compassion to others, to be an independent thinker, and to be socially responsible and responsive to the needs of the community. Here’s why we believe the Montessori Method fit in with our goals: 

* The Montessori Method creates a natural learning environment where it’s self-paced and not competitive. 
* Teachers are facilitators of learning. They are not an authoritarian figure, nor entertainers in the classroom. 
* There are no grades nor standardized test. In our experience in traditional schools, the most often asked question before an exam is “What’s going to be in the exam?” Or “Is this topic included in the exam?” We want Malaya's learning to encompass beyond what's going to be measured in exams.  
* Little or no homework: Home and school are not siloed from each other. We want Malaya’s learning to happen anywhere and everywhere from anyone and everyone. 