Monty's Play Hub

18/06/2026

Montessori is for babies too! 🥰

There’s an abundance of information online about Montessori for toddlers but Montessori in babyhood is SO beautiful!

Society will have you believe that babies need tons of stimulation and toys that do all the things but in Montessori we do the opposite.

❤️We slow down the pace so your baby can absorb everything around them in their own time.

❤️We provide just the right amount of stimulation - not too much, not too little. Limiting colours, textures and sensory input so we don’t overwhelm our little ones.

❤️We provide a calm and relaxed environment so that baby can concentrate on their play, and therefore engage their brain for longer.

If you’d like more information about Montessori for babies, visit the website to access some short videos, completely free!

Or come along to a class soon and I’d be really happy to chat more.

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

I’ve been lucky enough to get some really gorgeous reviews on Facebook and Google lately. Here’s the first!

Huge thanks to Gemma, Lewis and little L for your lovely review and continued support 🥰

08/06/2026

Another rainy week in Leigh On Sea!

I’ll be back at tomorrow from 9:45am for two gorgeous sessions learning all about the seaside! 😅

It might be wet out but we can imagine a nice sunny day at the beach 😂

Book a spot via the website www.montysaurus.co.uk

02/06/2026

Show, not tell! Let the child experiment, play, repeat activity and explore without constant interruption. ✨

If the adult is doing most of the talking, the child is not doing most of the thinking.

Research in cognitive science and developmental psychology consistently shows that learning is strengthened through active engagement rather than passive reception. Across decades of work on constructivist learning theory and active learning environments, a clear pattern emerges: children learn more deeply when they are directly involved in doing, rather than primarily receiving information.
In other words, thinking develops through action.

When instruction is continuous, children remain largely in a receptive role. When they are given time to manipulate materials, repeat work, make decisions, and correct themselves within a prepared environment, cognition becomes self-directed rather than externally driven.

In Montessori environments, this principle is made operational through uninterrupted work cycles, concrete materials, and carefully prepared environments that support exploration and repetition. The adult’s role is intentionally reduced in volume so that the child’s engagement can increase in depth.

Short presentations replace extended instruction. Observation replaces constant correction. Silence becomes the condition in which concentration and independent thought can develop.

When we shift from explanation to engagement, we are not removing learning. We are changing its conditions.

22/05/2026

I love observing little moments like this. V has used this material several times now and she’s getting so confident with it!

Watch how she holds the egg up to the colour swatch to check her choice.

I’m not about to correct her if she makes a mistake - this is her learning journey. We protect a child’s confidence by letting them explore and make mistakes. Then we adapt the environment or activity for greater success next time.

Like the look of activities like this but don’t know where to start? Come along to Monty’s Play Hub, Tuesday mornings term time, and see for yourself!

Book via the website www.montysaurus.co.uk

19/05/2026

We are Monty’s Play Hub. A gorgeous Montessori-style class with a calm vibe and simple, educational activities to inspire you.

📍West Leigh Baptist Church, London Road, Leigh on Sea
📆 Tuesdays, 9:45am and 11:00am
👧🏼 Ages 0-6
✨ Book via the website www.montysaurus.co.uk

17/05/2026

I’ll be back at West Leigh Baptist church on Tuesday for more Montessori fun! This week we are learning all about birds 🐓🦜🦩🦚🐦‍⬛🪺

Spaces this week:
9:45am - Busy Monty’s (toddlers) SPACES
11:00am - Mixed Monty’s (all ages to 6yrs) 1 SPACE LEFT

You can book a space via the website: www.montysaurus.co.uk

See you on Tuesday! 🤩

12/05/2026

Such a glorious morning learning all about fruits and vegetables!

This is rich sensory play without all the bells and whistles.

Simple, intentional activities that enrich your child’s educational experience. 🥰

Spaces available for next week’s classes before we break for half term. Book via the website www.montysaurus.co.uk

11/05/2026

✨Spaces tomorrow!✨

We have a handful of spaces remaining for tomorrow’s Montessori-inspired toddler class at West Leigh Baptist Church, learning all about vegetables 🥕

9:45am - Toddlers (few spaces left)
11:00am - All ages up to 6 years (1 space left)

Book here: www.montysaurus.co.uk

Hope to see you there!