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• Montessori came to realize that children who were placed in an environment where activities were designed to support their natural development had the power to educate themselves. 

• Overall, Montessori's educational approach believed in:

  • Independence

  • Freedom with limits

  • Intrinsic motivation

  • Self-directed learning and self-assessment

  • Mixed age classrooms

  • Student choice

  • Discovery Modeling

  • Treating each child as an individual

  • Creating a close, caring community

  • Creating an environment for kids to explore hands on 

“I did not invent a method of education, I simply gave some little children a chance to live”.  - Maria Montessori

• Maria's first book was published in 1912,  The Montessori Method.

• Montessori societies, training programs and schools sprang to life all over the world, and from then on Montessori’s life would be dedicated to spreading the educational approach she had developed by delivering courses and giving lectures in many countries.  

•  In 1949 she received the first of three nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.  

My personal takeaway:

I think Maria's work is important for children and learning because her work is still impacting parents and teachers today. We have Montessori preschools and tons of amazing Montessori toys that are only growing in popularity. I incorporate her philosophy into my teaching practices today by providing students with hands on learning opportunities and giving students choices. I treat each student as an individual so I can meet their needs appropriately. Overall, I love to let children learn through exploration and play!