The Montessori philosophy is more than the materials in the classroom, or the teacher giving lessons. It is an attitude toward children, a way of understanding their unique nature and allowing them to grow and develop to their fullest potential.
Montessori Philosophy in a Nutshell
At Children’s House Montessori School, our program is based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori, who felt that the …
Who was Maria Montessori?
Although Dr. Maria Montessori is best known as an educator, she was a medical pioneer as well, becoming, in 1896, the …
Montessori Best Practices
Here at Children’s House we are proud to provide our families with an authentic Montessori program by following …
Understanding Montessori: The Child
Like many other educational philosophers, Dr. Montessori believed that human beings pass through stages in their …
Understanding Montessori: The Learning Environment
Dr. Montessori believed that learning is accomplished by the individual himself. The child learns by means of the …
Understanding Montessori: The Teacher
The Montessori teacher is trained to observe carefully, to know the different needs of her children and to provide a …
Authentic Montessori: The Importance of the Three-Year Cycle
One of the best ways to learn something, is to teach it! At any Montessori school with authentic, mixed-aged classes, …
Our Vision: How CHMS Interprets Maria Montessori’s Philosophy
“If help and salvation are to come, they can only come from children, for children are the makers of men…& …
Montessori Education: Learn More
Below are a few of the many resources you might find interesting in learning about Montessori and searching for the …
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