This added opportunity for peer-to-peer learning can increase social interaction in a way that might not be seen in a classroom of same-age children.
Although the Montessori method focuses on self-directed learning, it can help children strengthen their communication skills. In a multi-age classroom, older children can help younger ones. This added opportunity for peer-to-peer learning can increase social interaction in a way that might not be seen in a classroom of same-age children.