“All this is part of an education for independence.”
— Maria Montessori, Discovery of the Child

(*For a full-length talk on Montessori vs traditional school, watch ‘Is Montessori Worth it?’)

Common questions about Montessori:

  • How do I tell if my neighborhood Montessori school(s) is a REAL Montessori school? Go here.

  • What is it actually like inside a Montessori classroom? Go here.

  • Is it true that both Google Founders and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos are Montessori alumni (former Montessori children)? YES! And go here to learn more.

  • What is discipline like in Montessori? Go here.

  • Why do children in Montessori do “menial” work like cleaning dishes, dusting plants, setting the table, etc.? Go here.

  • Why are children of different ages all in the same classroom in Montessori? Go here.

  • What did Maria Montessori herself say about Montessori education? Go here.

  • What’s up with all those materials or activities in Montessori classrooms? Go here.

  • What happens after my child leaves Montessori? Go here.

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

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“Within the child lies the fate of the future.” Maria Montessori