The Montessori approach that Lodestar follows has been truly transformative for our boy. We’ve witnessed remarkable progress in our son’s social and emotional skills since he joined Lodestar. He surprises us every day with his growing independence, confidence and sense of responsibility, we attribute this to the nurturing, inspiring and supportive environment provided by the school.

We are very grateful for his guides. I appreciate the casual chats with the guides at pickups, voluntary informal updates on my boy’s progress, also Parent-Guide Conferences, and progress reports that kept us well-informed about our son’s development and growth.

The school has fostered a community of love and respect, creating an environment where children feel comfortable being themselves and safe to express themselves freely. Besides, the classrooms are also filled with carefully curated materials that invite children to engage in meaningful learning experiences.

To my boy, Lodestar is more than just a school; it’s a second home where he feels comfortable and very loved.

Thank you for making him feel heard, and respected. We’re incredibly grateful for the positive impact Lodestar has had on our son’s preschool years.

Thank you!

My son has been in Lodestar for 2 years and I’ve witnessed him grow academically and socially. He has been able to forge his own pace in Math and English in the Montessori school, not by memorising, but by systematically working through the Montessori materials under the structured and patient guidance of his guide, Ms Kelly. When he first came to Lodestar, he spoke very little Mandarin, having returned from overseas, but thanks to his gentle and loving Li Lao Shi, he can now comprehend, read and write fluently. More importantly, because of the small group and interactive teaching style, he would choose to learn Mandarin rather than fear it. The guides were also excellent observers of my son, providing accurate feedback and sharing how they took steps to make him feel safe, listened to, develop coping strategies and, as a result, he flourished.

To any parent who might worry if Montessori is not academic enough for K1 and K2, I would like to assure you that because of the concrete learning materials, and the freedom to progress, children learn much more (and remember more deeply) than they would elsewhere.

My son is now in Primary One and while that presents new challenges, being in a primary school setting where learning is more teacher-led is comparatively easier than directing one’s own learning, which he had ample opportunity to do in Lodestar.

Our daughter spent six years across Lodestar preschool and the elementary school-LMS. The school helped ignite the passion for learning and discovery in her. The focus on character development has helped her grow as an independent individual- confident enough to try out new things and chart her own learning. Stories are an integral part of the Montessori method and she loves reading and writing. Stories about the formation of the universe, mankind, languages, numbers- all help generate interest and curiosity. The materials used in the classrooms helped her to understand the concepts well – thus building a solid base for further learning.

The teachers- Ms Christine, Ms Sheila, Lao Shi, Ms Shweta are loving and nurturing- providing guidance while following the ethos of observation and letting the child lead.

We would highly recommend Lodestar for parents wishing to have their children grow up as independent, confident individuals with a thirst for self-directed life-long learning coupled with the key characteristics of empathy and respect.

What differentiates Lodestar is a team of passionate, sincere and hardworking guides. The Lodestar team not only educates children but also parents. They conduct free workshops for parents which help them understand Montessori concepts and show them how to help their child develop himself to his true potential.

It astonishes us the way Montessori teaches academics. As a mother, I wish I could be as patient and as sensitive a caretaker of my children as the Lodestar guides. Looking back at Lodestar; putting Mihir in this environment was not just a unique educational experience for him, but also, for us as parents. We feel the credit goes to the solid foundation he received from a Montessori education and we owe a ton of gratitude to the wonderful guides at Lodestar Montessori.

After moving to India, the thought that struck me time and again was, would Tanmay be able to adapt well to traditional school after spending years at Lodestar Montessori Preschool and Elementary School?

The answer has turned out to be an emphatic “yes”. He adjusted beautifully. In fact, he made an immediate, favourable impression upon his new teachers. Not only were his academics outstanding, but he also adjusted well with his new classmates. Given the two Parent-Teacher Conferences I attended with his new teachers, it became clear that Lodestar Montessori had prepared him in many ways to be adaptable in the face of change, and to greet those changes as opportunities.

He has learned how to adapt in new situations, making friends easily and figuring out how to solve problems (both academic and social) as they arise.

​Thanks to all the guides for being there for our son in building a strong foundation in his life.

For his first year in New Zealand, Vishesh went to a mainstream Primary school in Auckland. There were a lot of changes around him such as living in a new country, arrival of his baby brother and having to attend a mainstream school. The strong foundation and strength in character built in him through his Montessori education helped him cope with these changes seamlessly. His primary school teachers appreciated his thirst for knowledge, and his love for learning without the expectation and anticipation of rewards. He was also appreciated for displaying kindness towards his peers and for showing resilience.

Later towards the end of 2018, Vishesh moved to Hamilton, New Zealand with his family. He now attends an Elementary Montessori School. He quickly adapted back into the Montessori system. The head teacher of the school even commented, “It feels like Vishesh never left Montessori!”

“Is your child coping well in a normal school after studying in a Montessori school?”

I have been asked this question several times by parents when we shifted to India for good. My answer has always been a definite and emphatic “yes” to all those concerned parents.

Our journey with Montessori began when our first child was preschool-ready. Teachers’ and parents exert a great impact on a child’s behaviour during their early stages of development. Undoubtedly, Montessori has a great positive influence on a child’s early learning abilities, which in turn, determines how the child grows into a better individual.

When Montessori children have to return to formal schooling, as we had to do due to relocation to India, it is evident that children with Montessori education have an edge over children from non-Montessori background.

We will ever be grateful for the strong foundation that Montessori education gave to our child.