Articles tagged with "Montessori Philosophy"
Montessori Physical Education
May 14, 2026
Montessori Physical Education Ages 2 to 6 years old Montessori's Philosophy on Physical Education Dr. Maria Montessori was deeply concerned with the physical development of young children. She observed that preschool children, whose body proportions are still larger in the upper body, should be spared the rigors of strict physical …
Montessori Fantasy Versus Reality
March 23, 2026
If you've ever wondered whether Montessori education leaves room for imaginative play, you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions parents ask, and it deserves a thoughtful answer. I've been revisiting a wonderful article by Dr. Mario M. Montessori — Maria Montessori's grandson — called Fantasy and Reality …
What Is Sensorial Education?
June 30, 2007
Sensorial education is one of the most distinctive and foundational areas of the Montessori curriculum. Through carefully designed hands-on materials, children ages 2½ to 6 learn to refine their senses and build the intellectual skills they'll need for all later learning. "Thought is his human birthright, all education aims at …
What is the Montessori Method
June 30, 2007
"I have studied the child. I have taken what the child has given me and expressed it and that is what is called the Montessori method." — Dr. Maria Montessori If you are new to Montessori, welcome. You are about to discover an approach to education that honors your child …