The Montessori Methodology

The Montessori method is an approach to educating children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952). It arose essentially from Dr. Montessori's discovery of what she referred to as "the child's true normal nature", which happened in the process of her experimental observation of young children given freedom in an environment prepared with materials designed for their self-directed learning activity. The Montessori Method facilitates learning by 'discovery' rather than by mere instruction.