Ages 5-6 years
By the end of kindergarten, the Montessori children performed better on standardized tests of reading and math, engaged in positive interaction on the playground more, and showed advanced social cognition and executive control more. They also showed more concern for fairness and justice.
Lillard A, Else-Quest N.
"The early years. Evaluating Montessori education." Science. 2006 Sep 29;
By the kindergarten age, Montessori children are normally curious and self-confident learners. The third year provides students the opportunity for more in-depth work with the full range of materials presented in preprimary. Individual, small and large group lessons provide a variety of learning opportunities. In addition, time management, personal accountability and behavior management through peace education and self-regulation are fostered Child teacher ratio is 16 to 1.
The Montessori Kindergarten Community
