ENID, Okla. — Roughly 100 years ago, psychologist Maria Montessori observed students in an orphanage in Italy. Montessori noticed the students would use different materials to help them learn during ...

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 ...

Montessori is about guiding others to learn or reclaim their skills. While usually applied to children, there is some research being done with dementia patients. Minor adjustments, like an ...

I have always been fond of the Montessori philosophy. Even when my children were young, I searched for alternative schools where they could explore this type of learning. People ask me, “What is ...

Broward County is betting on the Montessori Method to transform a failing school. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Sunrise is now Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montessori Academy after ...

The Montessori educational method, which began in 1907 as an experimental way to teach working-class children in Rome, celebrated its centenary Jan. 6. Italian doctor Maria Montessori pioneered the ...

After a few years of teaching at the same school, Lana Strong and Aja Staniszewski noticed a recurring theme. "We found ourselves saying, 'If this was my school, I'd do it this way,' " Strong said. So ...

At both Montessori schools or traditional schools fostering critical thinking skills is one of the keystones of each child’s school experience. But how educators develop their students’ critical ...

The Montessori educational method, which began in 1907 as an experimental way to teach working-class children in Rome, celebrated its centenary Jan. 6. The Italian doctor Maria Montessori pioneered ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve had a kid (or worked in education) in the past 40 years, you’ve probably heard about the Montessori method. It’s a ...