What Does a Montessori Home Look Like?

• Children have space to move freely and be independently with minimal adult interference

• Children respect others and their environment (adults do too!)

• Children are motivated intrinsically rather than by rewards and punishments

• Play materials are limited, displayed in order at the child's level, and cared for by the child

• Children participate in the care of the home with age appropriate and managable tasks

• Discipline is administered gently but firmly focusing on natural and logical consequences

• Children are provided ample opportunities for movement and physical activity

• Children are encouraged to experience and engage with nature frequently

• It is not a replication of your child's Montessori classroom, but a space of comfort and community