This is a simplified version of our twist on a traditional diagram of the interaction between the adult, the child, and the prepared environment in the Montessori classroom. We added the use of geometric forms to represent each point of the triangle because they help...
Several different terms are used in Montessori training for the adult in charge of the prepared environment and the children’s education. Montessori herself used “directress”. Many modern Montessori advocates use “guide”, but the most common term used is “teacher”....
This section will give direction on using Montessori training principles in your classroom. This is true even if that is a classroom that is not currently incorporating a Montessori approach. A good place to start, whether or not you think you might want to become a...
Authentic Montessori Education We advocate all Montessori classrooms strive to include these characteristics: Mix of ages of children: 3 to 6 year olds together, 6 to 9 year olds together Two or three well-trained adults in each classroom of 25 to 35 children...
