Virtual Journey & Discovery

Learn about Your Child's Development

The Montessori method is based on scientifically validated principles of child development refined by more than 100 years of putting those principles into practice.

The resources on this page will help you learn more about your child's development and the Montessori framework for supporting that development.

Stages of Development

The Montessori educational model is built around how a child develops. This video provides an overview of the “planes” (stages) of development that Maria Montessori identified.

Ages 0-3: Journey to Independence

This video explores how Montessori practice supports the natural unfolding of human development in the earliest years.

The Toddler Environment

This tour of the MIR Toddler environment shows some of the features of the prepared environment to support our youngest students’ cognitive, motor, and social growth.

The Montessori Primary Classroom

This video talks about the different areas of the classroom for 3-6 year olds and how they support the development of the child at those ages.

Ages 6-12: Your Elementary Child


Support Your Child's Development

Stages of Development

The Montessori educational model is built around how a child develops. This video provides an overview of the “planes” (stages) of development that Maria Montessori identified.

Ages 0-3: Journey to Independence

This video explores how Montessori practice supports the natural unfolding of human development in the earliest years.

The Toddler Environment

This tour of the MIR Toddler environment shows some of the features of the prepared environment to support our youngest students’ cognitive, motor, and social growth.