Montessori Overview
The Montessori Philosophy and experience is the result of the
observations and genius of Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952).
Dr. Montessori’s observations of children convinced her
that each child carries within himself or herself the person
he or she will become. Montessori believed that each child must
be free to develop at his or her own rate and the Montessori
method has its foundation in observing and supporting the natural
development of children.
In the Montessori classroom environment the teacher’s
role is to assist in putting the child in touch with the environment.
The teacher encourages the child in learning to make independent
and intellectual choices from a very early age and to carry
out research and work in a prepared environment. The teacher
prepares the environment to attract the child and as the child
is drawn toward learning, the teacher is free to provide individual
and small group lessons and to observe each child. The child
is an active participant in learning and is free to choose work,
with uninterrupted concentration, and repeat it for as long
as they desire.
Montessori education helps encourage self discipline, concentration,
coordination, problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
It also helps to teach children respect, build independence
and foster self-motivation.
Click below to other Montessori websites:
*Montessori.edu
*Montessoriworld.org
*American Montessori
Society
*North
American Montessori Teacher’s Association
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