“What matters is to mix the ages; our schools show that children of different ages help one another...there is a communication between the two that one seldom finds between the adult and the small child.”
Montessori in Action
But how does it work? -- if you're not able to observe Montessori in action it can seem mysterious, conceptual and different from what you know. Want to learn more about Maria Montessori's educational methods and how it's practiced today? Here are some short videos and posts that discuss how Montessori works.
Watch
A video of students working in a Montessori classroom - here
How Montessori's peace education works - here
How Montessori works for the very young - a video on collaboration and independence - here
What is a 3-year cycle? - here
Peer to Peer Learning - here
How is Montessori relevant today? - here
Montessori in the elementary years - here
Read
Montessori Information Every parent Should Know - an article explaining methods, myths, and terms - here
Five important differences between traditional and Montessori elementary education - here
Montessori terms explained - here
How to practice Montessori at home - here
Beyond
How an integrated school - one with children of mixed economic, social, and racial backgrounds - can help children's development - here
A survey of research articles on the effects of Montessori education - here