Furniture is scaled to their size, materials are all child-friendly and the teacher spends most of their time assisting students in discovery than "teaching" in the traditional sense.
Montessori classrooms are designed for children to take the reigns of discovery. Furniture is scaled to their size, materials are all child-friendly and the teacher spends most of their time assisting students in discovery than "teaching" in the traditional sense. You won't find Montessori students sitting quietly and listening to their teacher lecture them. You'll find them engaged in a variety of hands-on projects tailored to their individual needs and abilities.