Montessori Play, & Learn, Every Day 🧚♀️
The Montessori method is an educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900s. It focuses on child-centered learning, encouraging independence, curiosity, and hands-on exploration. Here’s a concise overview:
🌱 Core Principles of Montessori Education
1. Child-Centered Learning – Children choose activities based on their interests within a structured environment.
2. Prepared Environment – The classroom is designed with age-appropriate materials that promote exploration and independence.
3. Auto-Education (Self-Learning) – Montessori believed that children are naturally eager to learn and capable of teaching themselves through experience.
4. Mixed-Age Classrooms – Usually grouped in three-year spans (e.g., ages 3–6, 6–9), allowing younger children to learn from older peers.
5. Hands-On Materials – Learning happens through concrete materials that progress toward abstract concepts (e.g., math beads, sandpaper letters).
6. Respect for the Child – Teachers (called “guides”) observe and support rather than direct, fostering confidence and self-discipline.
🧩 Key Areas of a Montessori Curriculum
Practical Life: Everyday skills like pouring, dressing, and cleaning.
Sensorial: Refinement of the senses through structured materials.
Language: Reading, writing, and communication development.
Mathematics: Hands-on materials introduce counting, operations, and geometry.
Cultural Studies: Geography, science, art, and music to explore the world.
🌍 Montessori Beyond the Classroom
The Montessori philosophy also extends to parenting and home environments — encouraging independence, order, and respect at home.
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