The Montessori Method – Inspiring Love for the Natural World
Many of the learning materials in Montessori classrooms focus on the natural sciences and encourage environmental exploration. A significant amount of Montessori work is performed outdoors where students can interact with the native ecology of their community.
Students can take teacher-guided nature walks through the neighborhood surrounding the school, they may create their own composting bin or germinate seeds, or they might observe a caterpillar as it forms a cocoon and emerges as a butterfly.
By allowing students to learn outdoors and participate in activities that encourage a love and appreciation for the environment, Montessori schools seek to inspire:
- Lifelong environmental citizens.
- Responsible citizens who will carry this respect for the natural world into their lives as they mature.
- Protectors and caretakers of our environment.
More in this series:
12 Ways Montessori Schools Are Different From Traditional Schools
