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2. The Prepared Environment
Montessori believed that the classroom environment should facilitate maximum exploration and
independence by the child. In the peaceful and ordered classroom, children work on activities of
their own choice at their own pace. This gives them a sense of freedom and self-discipline
designed to meet their developmental needs.
Montessori believed that the classroom environment should facilitate maximum exploration and
independence by the child. In the peaceful and ordered classroom, children work on activities of
their own choice at their own pace. This gives them a sense of freedom and self-discipline
designed to meet their developmental needs.
Montessori Classroom
Montessori called the teacher in the classroom the "Director" because she directs the child's
activity in the environment. She is the vital link between the children and the environment,
presenting the materials so that they may perform them with the greatest chance for success.
The Director constantly aware of each child's goals and actively seeks ways for him to fulfill
them.
In the Montessori Pre-school classroom, colorful materials are attractively displayed on low
shelves, inviting children to work with them. The materials are self-correcting, and the children
can realize their error without assistance. The children are able to solve problems
independently, which builds self-confidence and analytical thinking.
shelves, inviting children to work with them. The materials are self-correcting, and the children
can realize their error without assistance. The children are able to solve problems
independently, which builds self-confidence and analytical thinking.
4. The Materials
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Montessori School, Preschool near Richmond, CA
1. The Child
grow. Children are not pressured to follow the pace of the teachers or the other students.
Instead, they work directly with the materials, competing only with themselves. Their success
becomes its own reward.
grow. Children are not pressured to follow the pace of the teachers or the other students.
Instead, they work directly with the materials, competing only with themselves. Their success
becomes its own reward.
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Maria Montessori was born in Italy in 1870 and became the first woman in the country to
earn her doctorate degree. After working with mentally-challenged children she developed a
system of education based on scientific observation and designed a system of materials that
would challenge and honor their growing capabilities
The Montessori Philosophy is based on the idea that every child has the innate urge to learn
and grow, which is facilitated through his interaction with his environment. The Montessori
materials found in the classroom are designed to be manipulated and experimented with,
promoting independence, concentration and creativity.
The Montessori classroom is based on four major principles:
earn her doctorate degree. After working with mentally-challenged children she developed a
system of education based on scientific observation and designed a system of materials that
would challenge and honor their growing capabilities
The Montessori Philosophy is based on the idea that every child has the innate urge to learn
and grow, which is facilitated through his interaction with his environment. The Montessori
materials found in the classroom are designed to be manipulated and experimented with,
promoting independence, concentration and creativity.
The Montessori classroom is based on four major principles:
3. Director