In the prepared environment, there is a variety of activity as well as a great deal of movement. In a preschool classroom, for example, a three-year-old may be washing clothes by hand while a four-year-old nearby is composing words and phrases with letters known as the movable alphabet, and a five-year-old is performing multiplication using a specially designed set of beads. Sometimes an entire class may be involved in a group activity, such as storytelling, singing, or movement.

 

In the calm, ordered space of the Montessori prepared environment, children work on activities of their own choice at their own pace. They experience a blend of freedom and self-discipline in a place especially designed to meet their developmental needs.

~ Individualized learning paths rely on self-correction, which in turn reinforces learning.

~ Montessori children are responsible for the classroom environment, which enhances social intelligence.

~ A sense of freedom helps Montessori children enjoy the learning process, leading to greater engagement.