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Montessori

Montessori

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A way of teaching young children where they choose activities and learn by doing
  • proper noun
  • /mɒnˈtɛsəri/
: método Montessori
  • Marin Montessori is well-renowned in the Montessori community.
  • Montessori method
  • Montessori education
  • Montessori philosophy

Examples

  • Joachim starts kindergarten over at the Montessori this year.

    Limbo (1999)

  • Maria Montessori (1870-1952) published her first book, The Montessori Method, in 1912.

    Academic text (1994)

  • I love teaching children using the Montessori method.

    Blog text (12)

  • In contrast, there was no place for art in Montessori programs for young children.

    Academic text (1993)

  • I've traced this back to around the time I was five in a Montessori school.

    Blog text (25)

  • Erikson earned a certificate in Montessori education just before enrolling in the Institute.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Montessori always educates individually and for mastery; this is the wholesale change that must be made.

    Blog text (13)

  • Luke is excited to start his first year at a Montessori preschool where learning is hands-on and student-led.

  • Maria Montessori's innovative approach to education emphasizes independence and creativity in the Montessori classrooms.

  • Wilson Elementary has launched a new Montessori program that encourages children to explore and learn at their own pace.

Surface Forms

Montessori main

Etymology

The Montessori method is named after Maria Montessori, an Italian educator who wanted children to learn by doing. It means a way of teaching where children choose their work and learn with their hands, so 'Montessori' stands for 'child-led' and 'hands-on' learning.