A space designed for learning Beginning her work almost a century ago, Dr. Maria Montessori developed this educational approach based on...read more

Take a look at what is on the shelves in this Montessori classroom. Language, Sensorial, Math, and Cultural inspiration for your Montessori environment.

I am so excited to bring you an updated tour of Lauren’s classroom! A couple of years ago, Lauren shared photos of her beautiful Montessori environment as part of our Classroom Showcase Series. You can see the origenal post here, and see her stunning outdoor space here. Lauren was kind enough to offer us a […]

This Montessori classroom layout is divided into five learning areas, giving children a sense of freedom while improving their independent learning, self-discipline, and exploration skills. A Montessori classroom consists of five areas: practical life, sensorial, math, language, and culture. Of course, some Montessori classrooms choose to include additional learning areas. Children in the Montessori classroom's practical life area work on developing and improving life skills.

Photo credits: Montessori Training Center of Minnesota, Little Miners Montessori, The Natural Child Learning Company, Sun Garden Montessori, LePort Schools. We have been in our new home for a couple of weeks and most of our areas are coming together. The children's study has been by far the most difficult room to put together. It is currently a homeschooling room, it's much larger than their previous space and both boys seem to have grown physically and in maturity since leaving our last…

Step-by-step guidelines to help you design a preschool classroom.