The Montessori Philosophy
The Montessori method is based upon the observations and discoveries of the first female Italian physician, Dr. Maria Montessori. Her philosophy nurtures the joy of learning in children at an early age. It provides a framework in which intellectual and social disciplines coexist. She believed that education is a lifelong process and it should be an aid to life. Her philosophy was that children learn at their own pace and they develop according to their own timetable. Their physical, emotional, psychic, and intellectual abilities are interrelated. Children must have freedom, within clearly defined limits, to develop their full potential. Creative Playrooms Montessori Program provides children with a prepared learning environment that helps them think, organize, and observe. The prepared environment and the role of the teacher distinguish the Montessori Programs from other educational approaches. This child-manageable environment allows children to work in an independent manner. The teacher functions as a guide, aiding children in their choice of developmentally-appropriate learning materials.