Montessori

Montessori helps foster peer learning, uninterrupted block of work time, and guided
choice of work activity. They develop order, coordination, concentration and independence.
The teacher can be hard to spot because they are often found next to a child. She does not
present information, she demonstrates specially designed learning materials. The teacher
thoughtfully prepares a classroom environment with materials and activities that meet his
students unique interests, academic level and developmental need. The teacher is always
aware of each students progress as she works toward mastering the particular concept or skill.
The child is valued as a unique individual. They are part of a community. The children are
supported in becoming active seekers of knowledge. The classroom is designed and flowed to
create a learning environment that accommodates choice. There is spaces suited for group
activities and areas that are suited for alone time. There are well-defined spaces for each part
of the curriculum. Each classroom is uniquely suited to the needs of its students. The materials
teach a single skill or concept at a time. Example is various dressing frames help toddlers
learn to button, zip and tie. Materials contain multiple levels of challenge and can be used
repeatedly at different developmental levels. Montessori materials use real objects and actions
to translate abstract ideas into concrete form. For example, the decimal scale is basic to
understanding math.