What is the Montessori Method?

• A philosophy and method of education that emphasizes the potential of the young child.
  
  
• Recognizes in the child a natural curiosity and desire to learn.
  
  
• Montessori materials develop this desire to learn and channel curiosity into an enjoyable learning experience.
  
  
• Helps the child to understand what he/she learns by associating a concrete sensorial concept with an abstract concept thereby learning, not just memorizing.
  
  
• A child learns and progresses at his/her own pace.