Philosophy and Principles
"Help me to do it myself"
The following are the most important Montessori philosophies and principles:
- Environment richly prepared
- Children progress at their own rate
- Freedom of choice with responsibility
- Self-teaching manipulative materials
- Character and personality development
- Building a positive self-image
- Children responsible for themselves
and the environment
- Recognition of sensitive periods for learning
- Sensory-based learning
- Self control through lessons in grace and courtesy
- Control-of-error built into lessons
- Utilizing mixed age groups for positive behavior consequences
- Self discipline through work
- An interrelated curriculum
- Stimulate left and right brain integration
- Encourage movement necessary for neuro-muscular development
- Individual as well as group interactions
- Non-judgmental approach
- Appreciation of all life
- Inner peace and satisfaction through education