Montessori environments are specially prepared for your child to develop and grow to become successful, independent thinkers. In both the Pre-primary and Primary levels, care and attention is devoted to each area of the classroom. The class flows from one area to the next with table and floor spaces interspersed. The rooms are intended to be peaceful and beautiful. That is, there may be one piece of artwork on the wall instead of a wall covered with many things. The furniture is child size and made for the child’s comfort. The shelves are set up for the children to take materials as needed.

Montessori classrooms have a large group gathering area. In the 3-6 age environment the area has an enclosed line. The line activities provide an opportunity for many activities including grace and courtesy lessons and silence activities. The Montessori classroom is set up in different subject areas: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, and cultural.  As you visit the classroom, you can appreciate the care your child’s teacher has taken to create the prepared environment.

Karen Dugmore
Lakewood Montessori, Boise, Idaho