
Montessori
The twelve points of the Montessori Method
- It is based on observation of the child
- It has universal application
- The child is a lover of intellectual work, spontaneously chosen
- It is based on the child’s imperious need to learn by doing
- It offers the child a maximum of spontaneity
- It is an active discipline which originates within the child
- It is based on a profound respect for the child
- It enables the adult to deal with each child individually
- Each child works at his own pace
- Presents endless opportunities among the children for mutual help
- The child works from his own free choice
- Develops the whole personality of the child