Dr. Maria Montessori, 1913

Using multiple modes of learning.

A Montessori Classroom, Indiana, 2012

Materials that are self-correcting

use mistakes to teach.

Montessori Principles for Learning Materials

• Point of Interest  

Materials are deliberately designed to pique a learner's interest and inspire curiosity while doing an experience or activity. 

• Self Correcting Feedback

Materials offer self-correcting feedback a learner acquires knowledge and skills from using them.

• Constant Learning

Materials and experiences offer learners wide opportunities to do something repeatedly and increase knowledge, skills, understanding.  

Dr. Montessori's math manipulative tools are designed by her using the three learning principles.

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.    A Peek Inside a Montessori Classroom

NOT for the TEAMS Tutoring assignment

Film Trailer: Learn About Her Teaching, Life and Lasting Legacy

Primary Sources

e-Text version of Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook, published 1914

The Montessori Method, Maria Montessori, 1912

Montessori Quotes from Wikiquote

Methods and Materials

Montessori Materials and Learning Environments

Maria Montessori, Who Gave Children Everywhere Freedom to Achieve Independence

Biographies 

Maria Montessori Biography from American Montessori Society

Brief Biography from North American Montessori Teachers' Association