Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori Method, first developed her educational approach after working with preschool age kids. Over time, Montessori expanded her approach to children of all ages and includes all levels, from infant to secondary school level.
Montessori’s educational model is broken down into two basic elements:
(1) Children can engage in psychological self-construction by means of interaction.
(2) Children have an opportunity for psychological development.
These two elements are best introduced to children early on in their educational environment. Children, especially under the age of six, can easily embrace a learning environment that intertwines the Montessori Method into their daily activities.
The teachings of Montessori, such as the emphasis of independent learning, continue to be important as children grow and develop into lifelong learners; it’s the building block upon which the child stands his tower of knowledge, or in the words of the Little Train that could, I think I can, I think I can, I know I can!