This is what our mixed-age environment is all about. Here, an older child, one of our alumni, gently guides his younger sister on her first day, helping her with an animal puzzle. It’s a beautiful moment of natural leadership and care.
Deep concentration is a hallmark of Montessori learning. This child is fully engaged with the Pink Tower and Broad Stair, classic sensorial materials that help develop visual discrimination of size and dimension.
There's immense pride in doing things for yourself. This child is enjoying a snack she prepared all on her own using a mortar and pestle, a perfect example of our practical life skills activities.
I believe in a gentle start. A parent sits with their child, offering comfort and support as he explores a new puzzle. This partnership is key to building a bridge of trust between home and school.
Learning from peers is one of the most powerful aspects of our mixed-age classroom. Here, a four-year-old voluntarily shows a two-year-old how to work with the knobbed cylinder blocks, building empathy and social skills.
This is our prepared environment. The low, open shelves are filled with carefully chosen Montessori materials, inviting children to explore independently and choose activities that spark their interest.
Welcome to Hastam. Our entrance, shaded by a beautiful tree, reflects our connection to nature and our local roots, with our name presented in both English and Kannada.
Movement is essential for learning. A child confidently navigates our indoor climbing wall, developing her gross motor skills, coordination, and problem-solving abilities in a fun and challenging way.
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Montessori Preschool Program in Bengaluru

Preschool at Talaghattapura, Kanakapura Road
Hastam Montessori

I run a hands-on Montessori preschool for 2 to 6 year olds where kids choose their own activities, learn practical life skills, and mix with different ages in a homely, nature-filled setting without strict schedules.

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About Montessori Preschool Program

Why We Do What We Do

At Hastam Montessori, I believe kids learn best when their hands get busy. "Hastam" is Sanskrit for "hand" - that's our vibe. Young children are all about exploring, not just sitting and listening. If they're messing around with real stuff, that learning actually sticks.

What Happens Here

I don’t do the usual teaching style. Here, I guide kids aged 2 to 6, giving them space to follow their interests. No forcing, no rushing. If a child gets obsessed with pouring water or building towers, I let them. That’s how they figure things out for themselves.

  • Our classroom is set up so everything's at kid-height, easy to reach and choose.
  • Activities cover practical life (think pouring, cleaning, snack prep), sensory play (Pink Tower, Knobless Cylinders), language (sandpaper letters), math (beads, counting), culture and geometry (maps, shapes).
  • Every day is about hands-on learning for preschoolers.

All Ages, All Together

Kids of different ages share one space. The older ones help out the younger - it’s not forced, it just happens. It’s a mixed-age Montessori group, and honestly, it’s amazing watching them learn empathy and leadership naturally.

Gentle Start, Natural Setting

Starting preschool is tough, so I let parents hang out those first days. The campus is safe and has a green vibe - terrace garden, sunbirds, snails, and a play area with a climbing wall and trampoline. It’s homely, not stiff.

Real Talk

The Montessori classroom environment isn’t for every family. If you want strict schedules or heavy academics, this isn’t it. But if you like the idea of self-directed preschool activities and practical life skills for children, you’ll probably feel at home here.

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Hastam Montessori

Hastam Montessori

My Story

We’re Hastam Montessori. 'Hastam' means hand - you’ll spot it on our gate, in Kannada too. That word shapes everything we do. Kids here get messy, curious, sometimes spend hours on one project, just exploring. It’s not about ticking boxes, it’s about letting creativity flow. We make our own learning stuff, like sandpaper letters. Seeing kids help each other, alumni coming back for siblings - that’s when we know, this place is more than school. It’s home, with respect and warmth.

My Work

Montessori Programs for Kids & Adults - We run preschool for 2-6 yrs, Montessori homeschooling kits, Learner’s Lab, summer camps, and Diploma training.

Child-Led, Mixed-Age Classrooms - Kids choose what to work on, learn at their own pace, and mix with different ages. It’s real Montessori.

Hands-On Learning, Not Just Memory - No rote stuff. Kids use Coloured Bead Bars for multiplication, pound spices, open lock boxes - learning by doing.

Campus Full of Discovery - We’ve got a climbing wall, garden for little harvests, and nature-watching. Learning happens everywhere here.

Gentle Beginning for New Kids - First days are soft. Parents stay close, helping kids settle in with trust and comfort. No rush.

30K-1.6L
Typical range