Our Story
The Search That Sparked a New Beginning
In 2017, as our daughter was about to turn two, we started looking for a learning space for her outside the home environment. We were excited but also anxious about this transition for her. However, our excitement soon faded. After visiting many places in Noida, we were disappointed by what we found. Although many schools made big promises, the actual learning experiences they offered were not what we had hoped for. It became clear that most of them followed a one-size-fits-all approach, with little understanding of the unique needs and personalities of young children.
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Many early education centers seemed more focused on preparing children for the next level of schooling rather than nurturing their natural growth and curiosity. It was sad to see how these important early years were being wasted. We felt strongly that our children deserve better from today's parents and educators. We also noticed that some schools heavily used electronic and digital media in their teaching, believing it would make learning better ignoring what extensive research tells us about adverse effects of screen time on young children. No screen can replace real, hands-on experiences or meaningful interactions with adults and other children that are essential for true learning.
Montessori—A Vision Needing Faithful Stewardship
Our introduction to the Montessori approach happened while we were exploring different ideas about conscious parenting. As we learned more, we started to understand why Montessori has become such a popular alternative to traditional education around the world. Montessori’s approach, based on careful observation of how children naturally grow and learn, offers valuable guidance in today’s overwhelming range of educational choices—helping us focus on what truly matters for our children’s development.
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​Excited by what we learned, we began searching for a true Montessori school in Noida. Unfortunately, this search only led to more disappointment. Since Montessori, like Yoga, isn’t trademarked, it has often been altered or distorted, leading to practices that stray far from the original method and its intent.
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While Montessori education has been part of India’s educational landscape for over a century, we observed that many schools selectively apply parts of the method, without staying true to its core principles - a practice we found widespread at that time among schools in and around Noida. Essential elements like mixed-age groupings are often completely left out. Unfortunately, it is so common to see schools making significant changes to the Montessori approach while still marketing their programs as Montessori.
Turning Passion into a Purposeful Journey
Research today clearly shows what Montessori educators have believed for a long time: the first six years of a child’s life are key to shaping their future. As parents, we strongly felt that giving our daughter a learning environment focused on her overall growth during these early years would be the best gift we could offer. We wanted to create a learning space that lives these values.
That’s how Sketches Montessori School came to life—our effort to build Noida’s first authentic Montessori school, where every essential aspect of the philosophy is practiced, and education truly serves as an aid to life. The school opened on our daughter’s second birthday, which also became her first day at Sketches. Soon after, other parents joined in, and we slowly formed a community of young Montessori learners. Over time, this grew into a group of like-minded families who believe in the Montessori approach and try to bring the same values into their homes. Together, we aim to build a supportive environment—at school and at home—that helps every child grow to their full potential.
Give your child the gift of an authentic Montessori learning experience during their foundational years—a balanced education that is essential for success in today's everchanging world.
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We extend a warm invitation for your child to join our vibrant community of Montessori learners at Sketches. We offer Montessori programs for early years (2-6) and elementary years (6-12).
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​Join our community of Montessori parents who value meaningful learning, personal growth, and a supportive environment—both at school and at home
Wishing you all the very best in your parenting journey!
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Niti Gupta & Nishant Gupta
Founder-Parents