Two prominent alternative educational philosophies, Waldorf and Montessori, offer distinct approaches to child development. Montessori emphasizes self-directed learning through hands-on experiences with specially designed materials, fostering independence and practical life skills. Waldorf,... Read more »
Dr. Montessori’s philosophy, emphasizing self-directed learning, hands-on experiences, and collaborative play, is richly captured in her written and spoken words. These insights offer a lens through which to understand her innovative approach,... Read more »
A credential earned through rigorous training validates an educator’s understanding of the Montessori Method, an educational approach emphasizing self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. This approach, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori,... Read more »
This child-centered educational approach emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. A hallmark is the prepared environment, designed to facilitate exploration and discovery through specially crafted materials that encourage experimentation and... Read more »
This child-centered educational approach emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. In classrooms designed for mixed age groups, students make independent choices from a range of activities designed to stimulate their... Read more »
This educational approach emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. Children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the highly trained teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the... Read more »