Montessori
The Montessori technique is a learning method designed to teach children. It was developed by an Italian doctor and teacher named Maria Montessori (1870–1952). She developed it in the early 1900’s after observing children in an environment where they were free to play with educational toys and objects. Montessori referred to this setting as a place where children could act naturally. Educators using the Montessori method try to create a setting where children can behave and act as young kids naturally do.
Editor Recommended Montessori Resources |
- The Montessori Method - The full text with illustrations from: The Montessori Method (1912) by Maria Montessori, translated by Anne Everett George. Hosted by UPenn digital library.
- International Montessori Index - Practical information for parents and teachers, with links to Montessori school lists, lectures, conferences, workshops, teacher training courses, educational materials, and a home schooling guide.
- Introduction to Montessori Theory and Practice - Specific elements on which the method is based, such as multi-aged grouping, periods of development, the prepared environment, lessons, and schedules.
- The Michael Olaf Montessori Company - Offers developmentally appropriate Montessori books, toys, games, and tools for ages birth to 12 years. Features general Montessori information, articles by developmental age, and the history of the Tibetan Children's Village Project.
- Montessori at Home - Guide to finding Montessori home schooling links on the internet.
- Montessori Connections - Information center for Montessori administrators, teachers, parents and students. Links to schools, teacher training centers, publications, organizations, conferences, educational products and services.
- Montessori Homeschooling - A forum about Montessori homeschooling, and links to other sites of value to homeschooling families.
- MuddlePuddle Early Years Home Education - Features thematic activities parents may do at home with toddlers; many games reflect the Montessori approach. Includes a support list and information on Cleft Lip and Palate.
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