The Montessori Method

About Montessori Schools

What makes the Montessori method different from other forms of education? 

Developed more than a century ago, the Montessori method emphasizes interactive, self-directed learning that develops the whole child. From the American Montessori Society:

• Classes are multi-age (typically 3-year age span).

• Individual students follow their own interests while also learning from others.

• Time is given to enable students to explore and internalize concepts and ideas at their own pace while working toward individualized learning goals.

• Teachers serve as guides and mentors, systematically observing and assessing students’ progress and providing them with support/tools so that they may take ownership of their own learning and growth.

• Learning takes place across a variety of modalities: visual, auditory, tactile, etc.

For more information, visit the American Montessori Society and Montessori Foundation websites.