The Montessori approach to education teaches academic subjects, but also nurtures a child's emotional health and social skills Children in Montessori schools are encouraged to learn and experiment ...

When Jennifer Crowson was considering a Montessori school in Dundas, Ont., for her son Max, now 5, the school told her there was no way it would provide transportation for him. That's one reason she ...

The Montessori method is an alternative, child-centric educational method. Montessori programs focus on the personal development of each individual child and encourage self-learning and discovery. The ...

Tech geniuses, nation builders and famous artists have praised the benefits of a Montessori education – but does it hold up to scientific scrutiny? David Robson and Alessia Franco investigate. When ...

The method’s founder, physician and educator Maria Montessori, formulated her theory by observing children who played in a free environment, developing a method to enable children to learn and grow ...

As an Elementary student Maria Montessori was considered average but performed well at her exams and showed leadership qualities when it came to games. On completion of her Elementary education Maria ...

The best-selling book Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead, from Google's former SVP of people operations Laszlo Bock, is a groundbreaking exploration of ...