26/11/2013
Dr. Maria Montessori gave the world a scientific method, practical and tested, for bringing forth the very best in young human beings.
The goal of Montessori education in the classrooms is to make the child independent and be able to do things for himself.
This is achieved by giving children opportunities. Opportunities to move, to dress themselves, to choose what they want to do, and to help the adults with tasks.
When the children are able to do things for themselves there is an increase in their self belief, self confidence and esteem that they may carry on throughout their life.
Prepared environment
The prepared environment is important part of Montessori. It is the link for a child to learn from adults.
Rooms are child sized with activities set up for success and allow freedom of movement and choice. The environment has to be safe for the child to explore freely. The environment has to be ready and beautiful for the children so it invites them to work.
Montessori refers to work as an activity the child does or what many people might call play. She calls this work since it is through this that they create themselves and it is not just a play. Their play is their work and they are still enjoying it. The adult’s role then is to construct the environment in which they will learn. The development of the child is therefore dependent on the environment she or he is in, and this environment also includes the parents.
