The Appleseed Preschool

What does a Montessori classroom look like?

Classrooms are child-centered, very different compared to the traditional classroom with the teacher at the front and children sitting in rows. You might see children working on the floor, individually at a table, or with classmates. There is usually choice in where to work.

Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the highly trained teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process.