Maria Montessori stood before a crowd of 60 underprivileged children, her students. It was January 6, 1907, and the 36-year-old educator was opening her first school: the Casa dei Bambini, or ...

In Montessori schools, children also freely choose from several different activities or materials, depending on what they need at any given moment instead of all being assigned the same task.

Country Montessori School aims to foster independent, confident, academically prepared, and socially responsible citizens who ...

Maria Montessori developed a new method of education that appeals to children's senses, encouraging them to use their creativity and problem-solving skills (Credit: Alamy) The method encourages ...

Yovana “Betsy” Elizondo's first experience with The Montessori School on 11th Street was when she was just 12 years old. Her ...

The University of Mary has launched the world’s first Catholic Montessori Institute, making the institute the go-to place for ...

Children are keen observers, always watching and learning. Dr. Maria Montessori knew this when she designed the mixed-age classroom, a hallmark of the Montessori method. At Gateway Montessori School, ...

A Montessori school is an environment with plenty of materials for hands-on learning, and children are encouraged to focus on – and often stick with – activities that pique their interest.

Maria Montessori stood before a crowd of 60 underprivileged children, her students. It was January 6, 1907, and the 36-year-old educator was opening her first school: the Casa dei Bambini, or ...