The educational proposal of Les Animals is inspired by the method developed by Maria Montessori, a prominent Italian educator and physician born in 1870, who revolutionized education at the beginning of the 20th century with a method that is still considered pioneering and highly effective today. Maria Montessori believed that each child is a unique being, with their own learning rhythm and special ways of understanding the world. Her methodology is based on respecting these rhythms, offering a prepared environment where children can explore freely with materials designed to help understand complex concepts through practical experience.

The main features of Montessori include:

Active and self-directed learning, where the child chooses the activities that interest them most within an orderly framework

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The use of specific materials that facilitate manipulation and the progressive discovery of sensory, motor, linguistic and mathematical skills.

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A prepared and organized environment that promotes order, autonomy and concentration.

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The role of the teacher as a guide or facilitator who accompanies learning without imposing.

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The importance of respect for the child, for the environment and for society, fostering responsibility and a sense of community.

At Les Animals, we adapt this philosophy to the rural context, integrating nature as a living classroom and enhancing the connection with the environment.