The Montessori approach to education teaches academic subjects, but also nurtures a child's emotional health and social skills Children in Montessori schools are encouraged to learn and experiment ...

It’s after 2 p.m. on a Wednesday at the Williamsburg Montessori School, the time of day students call their own. In this final hour, after they’ve completed their day’s work, children are free to ...

The Montessori method is an alternative, child-centric educational method. Montessori programs focus on the personal development of each individual child and encourage self-learning and discovery. The ...

Montessori education is a pedagogical approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century. It is based on a deep respect for each child's pace and interests, promoting autonomy, free ...

When Jennifer Crowson was considering a Montessori school in Dundas, Ont., for her son Max, now 5, the school told her there was no way it would provide transportation for him. That's one reason she ...

Tech geniuses, nation builders and famous artists have praised the benefits of a Montessori education – but does it hold up to scientific scrutiny? David Robson and Alessia Franco investigate. When ...

The Child Is the Teacher: A Life of Maria Montessori, by Cristina De Stefano, Other Press, 248 pages, $28.99 Maria Montessori's ideas about education stem from the principles of choice, individual ...

Lagos — THE Association of Montessori Educators in Nigeria (A.M.E.N) held its maiden public lecture recently and used the event to present its magazine, "Montessori Explained" to the public. It was a ...