“I have studied the child. I have taken what the child has given me and expressed it and that is what is called the Montessori method.”

~Dr. Maria Montessori

Dr. Maria Montessori reading to children

When people use the term “Montessori” they are usually referring to one of these three things: “Montessori” the person, “Montessori” the teaching method or “Montessori” as a philosophy.

Follow the links for more detailed information about all three of these definitions.