THE PRIMARY ENVIRONMENT -- A VIEW OF THE CLASSROOM

​THE CHILDREN AT WORK

The Montessori classroom is indeed a child's world, geared to the size, the pace and interests of boys and girls between the ages of three and six.  It is designed to put the child at ease by giving him freedom in an environment prepared with attractive materials.  These materials are arranged on low shelves within easy reach of even the smallest youngster.  The children also work on small mats on the floor where they are naturally comfortable.

The Montessori Materials in the classroom can be divided into three main groups:  The Practical Life Exercises, which are beginning activities for three and four year old children; The Sensorial Materials, which can be used by all ages in the class; and The Academic Materials, which await each child's moments of interest in reading, arithmetic, science, and geography.

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