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”....
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...
