Montessori for Infants and Toddlers is a growing movement in homes and in schools. One- to three-year-old children enjoy and are capable of successfully participating in a large variety of Montessori-like lessons that are developmentally appropriate for their age and ability level. These activities can be offered in your home or in a Montessori center. […]

Do babies learn before they are born? A parent once asked Maria Montessori, “When do you say education begins?” Her answer was immediate and clear. “Children begin to learn nine months before they are born.” Science is finally catching up to Montessori’s understanding. Over­whelm­ing evidence, such as that found in Thomas Verney’s remarkable book, The […]

Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was the first woman physician and surgeon in Italy, a fervent believer in equal opportunity for women and a champion of the rights of children. She is best known for founding a comprehensive system of education, called the Montessori Method. She repeatedly said that she had not discovered a method of education, […]

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