This bright and sun-filled classroom provides children with Maria Montessori's "prepared environment", designed to provide opportunities for independent hands-on exploration. The Montessori Morning classroom supports the innate curiosity of each child and nurtures the natural desire to understand and "do" that inspires a lifelong love of learning. With an approach based in developmentally appropriate practice, the Montessori philosophy, and an understanding of child development, this Montessori classroom supports the unique development of each child.