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What is Montessori? {Montessori Defined Series}

July 28, 2012 by 8 Comments

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Welcome to the inaugural post for our “Montessori Defined Series”!

The term Montessori is popping up everywhere these days. I am really excited that the philosophy is getting attention because there is huge potential within education reform ALL OVER THE WORLD if schools, families and communities begin to integrate Montessori philosophy.

Still, though, there are many questions about the philosophy especially since the term is being used so frequently these days.

So, I am launching a ‘Montessori Defined’ series. It’ll be simple. One definition, once a week.

It seems a good place to start is with the term: MONTESSORI

“The term may refer to Dr. Maria Montessori, founder of the Montessori Method of education, or the method itself.”

Source: American Montessori Society

Thank you for choosing to read this post today. I hope that we inspired you. Please leave a comment! I love to hear from you!

Marnie

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Marnie Craycroft

Founder, Publisher, Writer & Editor at Carrots Are Orange, Inc.
Marnie began Carrots Are Orange in 2010 after the birth of her first son. Carrots Are Orange is a Montessori inspired homeschooling blog for parents and educators. She hails from Maine, a wonderfully down to earth place to grow up. Marnie moved to the west coast in 1999, currently living in Seattle with her husband and two young boys. She is pursuing Montessori certification.
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  1. Jen Fischer says:
    July 28, 2012 at 7:56 am

    I think a Montessori Defined Series is a great idea. I look forward to following it.
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  2. Heather says:
    July 28, 2012 at 11:10 am

    I really look forward to this!
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  3. Melinda says:
    July 28, 2012 at 11:58 am

    what a great idea, personally i’m not exactly sure what the entire philosophy is.
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  4. Deborah says:
    July 28, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I remember reading a book about Maria Montessori and her beliefs and teaching practices when I was just out of high school. It really spoke to me about how children learn. Although I do not run a Montessori classroom, I have been greatly influenced by that book years ago and my studies since of Montessori.
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