Video, What Is Montessori and Why Do It?

By: MONTESSORI AT HOME, Hapa family, Ashley

Viewing time: 11.33 minutes

This video is by Ashley, a mum of two young children in Denver Colorado USA. Ashley has used the Montessori method in bringing up her children. She begins with the story of how Dr Maria Montessori started the Montessori movement with her first Children’s House in a poor suburb of Rome in 1907.

Ashley explains how Montessori is practised. She talks about the prepared environment in her home and shows us the changes she has made to support her children’s learning. She talks about toys and Montessori materials and respect for the child and the environment.

Finally, Ashly explains why she uses Montessori in her home, how this helps her as a parent and the advantages she believes her children will gain.