Erdkinder Montessori & Farm School
Erdkinder is a Montessori concept for adolescents (ages 12–18) that connects learning with real life: work, community, responsibility, and nature. In the authentic environment of a farm, young people create, explore, and learn meaningfully through real-life projects.
About the Project:
The Montessori Erdkinder & Farm School project brings an innovative and practically oriented approach to education. It is based on the Montessori philosophy, which connects learning with everyday life, nature, and meaningful work. Children do not only learn “about the world,” but learn to live in it.
The main goal of the project is to develop sustainability, environmental awareness, and a responsible approach to the world. At the same time, it supports cooperation between schools at an international level and contributes to improving the quality of education across Europe.
The project was created as a joint initiative of Montessori schools from different European countries, united by the same vision – to educate children for life in harmony with nature and the real world.
Project Information:
Project number: 2023-1-PL01-KA220-SCH000164851
Project duration: December 2023 – May 2026
Project funding: The project is funded by the Erasmus+ program.
Total project budget: €400,000
Project Partners:
- 🇵🇱 Private Montessori Primary School Warsaw – main project coordinator
- 🇨🇿 Heřmánek Prague – primary school and high school
- 🇩🇪 Montessori Center Heidelberg
- 🇸🇰 Jolly HOMESCHOOL
- 🇱🇻 Garozas Primary School
- 🇳🇴 Norlight’s Montessori School Stavanger
The project was created as a joint initiative of Montessori schools from different European countries, united by the same vision –
to educate children for life, in harmony with nature and the real world.
TRAINING
An intensive meeting and training of teachers from across Europe – immersion into the Erdkinder environment and practical work.
PICNIC
A shared picnic and workshops of partners – joy, collaboration, and experiential learning.
CONFERENCE
International conference and sharing of outcomes – dialogue, programs, and inspiration across Europe.
STUDENT MOBILITY
Learning beyond the classroom – in an international and real Erdkinder environment.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Educational programs that connect learning with real work, responsibility, and life in a community.
