Montessori Foundations

"Children  are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of  their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future."                                                      ~Maria Montessori  

Who was Maria Montessori?

Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori was an Italian physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name, and her writing on scientific pedagogy. 

What is "Montessori"?

The Montessori method of education is a system of education for children that seeks to develop natural interests and activities rather than use formal teaching methods. A Montessori classroom places an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills.