Montessori in community?! When I run workshops and ask what people know about Montessori, the most popular answer is “giving children independence.” Yes, independence is an important aspect of Montessori. We create a school or home environment where the child is so capable from such a young age, they learn to do things for themselves, have the satisfaction of mastering an activity that is giving them just the right challenge, they are learning skills how to look after themselves, others and … [Read more...] about Montessori is community, not just independence