What Montessori covers
Five areas that work together.
These areas help parents understand how Montessori activities are grouped. A single activity may involve movement, language, sorting, numbers, nature, and care for other people.
Explore by area
Understand the purpose before choosing an activity.
How activities build
The areas overlap, but activities are still offered in a useful order.
Montessori usually begins with something a person can see and handle, then builds toward more complex ideas. The area pages explain why activities are grouped and ordered. The parent guides explain how to choose what to offer next.
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