The Montessori Learning Environment
These are some key elements of the Montessori learning environment:
• A child-centered environment
All the furniture and materials meet the needs and size of the childˇ
• Freedom of choice
Child chooses the activity (s)he is interested in at any particular moment
• A holistic approach to learning
Materials and activities are designed to foster physical, intellectual, creative and social independence
• Multi-age learning
A diverse classroom community where children can learn from one another as well as teach each other
•An uninterrupted work cycle
A large block of time in which a child can work at her own pace and can complete an activity
• The Montessori Materials
Here are just a few of the items used in the Montessori classroom:
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