What children really get out of a Montessori education

Tens of thousands of Montessori schools around the world are celebrating this vibrant educational reform movement's first 100 years. This is a recording of a talk given by Montessori Foundation President, Tim Seldin, to Montessori educators on the outcomes of a Montessori education that we typically see in children by age twelve.

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[LizagneLuke]

It sounds great, but I still need to do my research. Is it religious? I have a two year old son, so I'm looking at all my options. I've just discovered Montessori yesterday. Thank you for this great video!!

[timseldin]

While some schools may be affiliated with a faith, the vast majority of Montessori schools are independent and nonsectarian. The spirituality that I mention has to do with one's sense that we are part of the web of life, that the Earth is part the cosmos, and that we are all part of the human family. We seek to inspire a sense of wonder, global understanding, a tradition of giving back to our communities through service, and a sense of personal integrity and peace.

[heyromantic]

I didn't go to a Montessori school, but I still think this way.

[timseldin]

Of course. One need not go to a Montessori school to think, learn, or teach like a Montessori educator or child. People with similar attitudes tend to value it, choose it for their children, and find it compelling as adults.

[Rosiemoore]

He's so right, State education prepares them for Capitalism, NOT for peace...

[TheOneNurse]

Montessori ROCKS!

[TyneOdu]

I wish i went to this school when i was a child. Glad to know if i have children they will get to experience this!

[insomniacgrace]

Interesting. thanks!

[MrPandatran]

TROLLING!!!!

[jlc012]

@columdevine79 What exactly is nonsense? You have to be stupid not to appreciate these traits.

[montessorimom1]

PHONIC DANCE STUDIO works really good and its created by a montessori teacher. My kids love it. Its on youtube. Nothing like it.

[columdevine79]

I have never heard so much non-sense...

[tiphanie1968]

You speak to the heart of who my child is becoming at sands Montessori. Thank you

[articlepk]

great

[peacedoula]

Well Said! I agree. My children received a Montessori education for 5 yrs & loved every minute of it! They eagerly craved learning. They were the only children in our neighborhood missing school on their breaks. Montessori children are respected as a whole by the purest form of education available. Just as each parent cherishes their child's 1st smile to their 1st words... so too does the Montessori Way of education with their gentle and nurturing guidance, that creates a Love of Learning =)