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Montessori Education
Dr. Maria Montessori was Italy's first female physician. Her acute observation skills and love of children led her to develop an educational method that focuses on a multi-sensory, holistic approach to learning. The child is presented with a prepared learning environment which encourages exploration and hands on learning. The main role of the Montessori teacher is to act as an observer and a guide to the child's learning. The Montessori Method addresses the entire child through cognitive, physical and spiritual lessons. The first children to benefit from this method were special needs children who were institutionalized in Italian hospitals at the end of the 19th century. It was shown that "normal" children could also benefit from this method. Dr. Montessori opened the first Casa le Bambia in Rome, Italy in 1903. Almost one hundred years later, we are still teaching the original lessons designed by Dr. Montessori. Today, children in all parts of the world are engaged in this method of education. For me, the most rewarding years of my teaching career were spent teaching special needs children in a public Montessori school.
Fara T. Faust NC/CMTE 2000
Learn More About Montessori Education
I designed these Montessori pages in honor of all my fellow Montessori educators and the children we teach. Please use this information as another extension of your classroom and home. ftf
Montessori Geography Montessori Math Montessori Biology
The Great Lessons
The five Great Lessons are the foundation of the elementary Montessori curriculum. Through these lessons the child is introduced to the beginnings of history, writing, science, and mathematics. These lesson are also the introduction of Dr. Montessori's theory of Cosmic Education.
Time Line of Life (view the Time Line)
The Coming of Life (Time Line of Life - the story)
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