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.
Check out these Montessori websites:
www.montessori.edu
www.montessoriworld.org
www.amshq.org
www.montessori-namta.org
75 Franklin Street
Saco, Maine 04072
Telephone 207-344-4309
sacobaymontessori@gmail.com
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.
Check out these Montessori websites:
www.montessori.edu
www.montessoriworld.org
www.amshq.org
www.montessori-namta.org
75 Franklin Street
Saco, Maine 04072
Telephone 207-344-4309
sacobaymontessori@gmail.com
