What are the characteristics of a Montessori preschool?
The Montessori preschool class is a prepared environment structured to offer 3-6 year olds a sense of security and the possibility of freely chosen purposeful activity. A child is allowed to continue an activity until her inner need for it is satisfied. Materials are presented to correspond to children’s inner needs, and there is an emphasis on reality, nature and beauty. A sense of community is fostered by the sense of ownership and responsibility the children develop toward the classroom environment and by the freedom children have to develop social relationships.
