FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is the role of the Montessori teacher?The Directress works with individual children, introduces materials, and gives guidance where needed. One of the primary tasks is careful observation of each child in order to determine his/her needs and to gain the knowledge needed in preparing the environment to aid his/her growth.
What is the Montessori Method of education?The Montessori Method is basically a unique approach to learning. Rather than “teaching” the child concepts, an environment is designed to stimulate the child’s interest and facilitate his/her understanding and learning capacities spontaneously.
What are sensitive periods?This is Montessori’s name for age periods when the child shows unusual capabilities in acquiring particular skills.
Dr. Montessori found that the child is able to absorb different subjects more readily at different ages or periods of growth.
