Safety and security are not revisited each year due to changing classrooms. Multi-age classrooms create a role modeling situation for the younger children, while older children grow through leadership roles. They are guided by curiosity. The classroom is prepared with materials suitable for the age of child in the classroom. Teachers direct and demonstrate for the children.
Children gain mastery through repetition.
Learning materials must be available for children to manipulate. Children experience developmental stages at different times. Considerable restriction of movement Freedom of movement Self-discipline comes from within. There are relatively few rules in a Montessori environment, but they are consistent for all ages. Children learn respect by being in a respectful environment.