How and where did Montessori begin?

The Montessori Philosophy was developed by Maria Montessori, the first female physician of Italy. Montessori developed her curriculum after many years spent researching child development and teaching some of the neediest children in Italy. Today her philosophy lives on in schools around the world.

Is Montessori right for my child? 

Take an inventory of your beliefs and values around education. Montessori may be a good fit if...

• You want your child to explore their interests without interruption.
• You are open to all learning methods and want to find one that best suits your child's learning needs. 
• Your child craves a sense of order, ritual, and peace in the classroom environment, rather than play and stimulation.
• You want your child to be independent and do things for themselves. 
• You can commit to a 5 day, full-time program. 
• You view Montessori education as preparation for life, rather than preparation for a traditional school. 
• You believe children learn best when internally motivated, rather than rewarded by awards or prizes. 
• You prefer your child be challenged based on their own unique ability rather than curriculum based on their age.

Where can I learn more? 

Elementary Age Work:
http://montessoriguide.org/elementary-age-work/

Socialization in the Elementary Setting:
http://montessoriguide.org/socialization-in-the-elementary-setting/

Role of the Adult:
http://montessoriguide.org/the-role-of-the-adult/

Our Tools:
http://montessoriguide.org/our-tools/