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 About
Montessori
Maria Montessori, an Italian pediatrician, was one of
the first who realized that there are windows of opportunity
when children are particularly receptive to certain types
of learning and advancement in their own development. She
devised a method of teaching that takes adventage of these
windows, allowing children to explore and learn independently.
- Inviting Environments
Montessori classrooms are bright, inviting, and filled
with plants, books, animals, art, and music. Montessori
classrooms are commonly called "prepared environments"
because of the care and attention given to meeting the
child's needs.
- Respect and Independence
Montessori schools believe that each child deserves full
respect. This respect creates an atmosphere where learning
is facilitated.
- Thought, collaboration, and discovery
Montessori teaches children to think and leads them to
discover answers for themselves. Montessori teachers treat
each child as a unique individual and help them learn
at their own pace.
- Montessori Materials
Montessori materials create a road map for children to
move from the concrete to the abstract. The provocative
and simple materials stimulate the child into logical
thought and discovery.
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