Obermayr Educational Philosophy

Our innovative concept combines established and proven educational elements. Based on Maria Montessori we assume that in every child there is a creative force through which it develops its personality. This process must be supported and accompanied. According to this the kindergarten teacher acts as an “attendant” on the child and is responsible for designing the environment of the child in such a way that it can develop freely. In particular the Reggio approach attaches outstanding importance to this role and suggests a relationship with equal rights between child and attendant. The child learns to master situations from life without having to be subjected to everyday systems and prefabricated thought structures.

These approaches can be found in the elementary educational philosophy of the Obermayr Nursery & Kindergarten. Through early learning of music, motor skills and natural multilingualism the child obtains time and space to develop freely and foster his abilities. The aim of this method is to communicate fun and enjoyment in music, movement and language without setting exaggerated performance targets or taking away the child‘s motivation by criticism. The child combines positive memories and feelings with music, movement and language, the child‘s curiosity is aroused and its capacity for enthusiasm reinforced.