Name of Italian woman doctor and anthropologist who studied children's behavior for the first half of the 20th century. She developed an educational system that allows children to learn and experience the world with the goal of being a thoughtful, contributing member of society. Often called "cosmic education" because of its well-rounded approach. Very often misunderstood in the USA because teacher-led classrooms are in direct opposition to Montessori's student-led method of learning.
That Montessori school has it going on: geography, practical life, grace and courtesy, a garden, and those kids can read, write, and do math!!
by Montessori Mama September 2, 2005
Get the montessori mug.A typa school where Karen parents send their special little snowflake kids. They think their kids are learning until the kids enter a traditional high school and don’t know basic math.
Teacher: “I can’t keep tutoring this kid after school every week. He has like 9 other tutors but he just doesn’t understand the content. He’s like 3 grade levels behind.”
Parent: “that’s impossible, he went to Montessori. He’s perfect, absolutely my flawless angel, you are a BASTARD for considering such a thing of him being behind. He is only too smart for you peasants.”
Parent: “that’s impossible, he went to Montessori. He’s perfect, absolutely my flawless angel, you are a BASTARD for considering such a thing of him being behind. He is only too smart for you peasants.”
by Sacredfart February 19, 2023
Get the Montessori mug.A quixotic, idealistic-but-not-representative-of-truth, educational style in which underachieving children are allowed to define their own curriculum.
These children typically do not receive homework or other supplemental study aids of a challenging nature, because it would, of course, disrupt their mental state and disturb them emotionally.
Since, in turn they, are 'allowed' and encouraged to work at their own lackadaisical pace, they, of course, study their materials as hard as they possibly can.
Montessori does not "push" academics, but rather lets children play and recognizes that at the ages of 4, or 5, or 7, or 12, kids are still developing their creativity, imagination, and mental capacity to recognize when things are too difficult. Also, teachers help the students grow by forming 1-on-1, nonsexual relationships 7hrs/day for 3 years, because the alternative is stressful and can lead to an increase in the rate of suicide.
They are also exposed to situations in which they can improve their ability to socialize and be a constructive member of society. In small classes of 5 to 25 students, these kids develop their social skills by delving deeper into personal, meaningful relationships than in those gross, nasty public schools with 300+ kids per grade!
Many attend college too! Not only do they often skip Junior College, but they go to an amazing repertoire of colleges, ranging from your local community college to ITT-Tech, University of Pheonix, or even DeVry!
These children typically do not receive homework or other supplemental study aids of a challenging nature, because it would, of course, disrupt their mental state and disturb them emotionally.
Since, in turn they, are 'allowed' and encouraged to work at their own lackadaisical pace, they, of course, study their materials as hard as they possibly can.
Montessori does not "push" academics, but rather lets children play and recognizes that at the ages of 4, or 5, or 7, or 12, kids are still developing their creativity, imagination, and mental capacity to recognize when things are too difficult. Also, teachers help the students grow by forming 1-on-1, nonsexual relationships 7hrs/day for 3 years, because the alternative is stressful and can lead to an increase in the rate of suicide.
They are also exposed to situations in which they can improve their ability to socialize and be a constructive member of society. In small classes of 5 to 25 students, these kids develop their social skills by delving deeper into personal, meaningful relationships than in those gross, nasty public schools with 300+ kids per grade!
Many attend college too! Not only do they often skip Junior College, but they go to an amazing repertoire of colleges, ranging from your local community college to ITT-Tech, University of Pheonix, or even DeVry!
Billy: I'm the valedictorian of my Montessori school!
Joe: Wow. What'd you get on the SAT?
Billy: A whopping 1350 out of 2400.
Joe: Wow. What'd you get on the SAT?
Billy: A whopping 1350 out of 2400.
by MariaMontey January 20, 2013
Get the Montessori mug.school for special handicap children that cannot pass regular school, and find this alternate way instead of dropping out. most commonly known for the school with children that play with theyre turtles.
by ksharp January 24, 2005
Get the montessori mug.montessori's revenge: the shit children give their parents after learning never to take "No," as an answer at (Montessori) schools and home.
The Smiths are suffering montessori's revenge from their daughter; damn, she gives them hell every time they tell her no.
by TooSick4U December 18, 2011
Get the montessori's revenge mug.A place where kids learn a whole lot and actually learn to LOVE school. Many people back away from montessori schools because they're not "structured" enough, but the truth is that these kids learn better in this kind of environment than the kids in catholic school who are told to fold their hands at their desks and be quiet. Not saying all catholic schools are like that, nor am I saying that it's bad, but montessori schools kinda accomplish more with their unique style of learning. They're really expensive, but it's well worth the price.
A: "Ewww I hate school its horrible ew ew ew."
B: "Really? I love school. The people there are nice and the academics are interesting."
A: "You must go to a montessori school, then."
B: "you got it."
B: "Really? I love school. The people there are nice and the academics are interesting."
A: "You must go to a montessori school, then."
B: "you got it."
by xEmo kittyxx November 17, 2011
Get the montessori school mug.Motorists for whom lane makers, passing lanes, and speed limits are merely suggestions to consider along the way. So named for the self-directed educational system which encourages children to learn at their own pace.
The most important thing is that Montessori Drivers feel good about their driving. "Now you just go at your own pace and I'll be right over here if you need anything."
by rideSpecialized May 27, 2009
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