In Montessori education, Classification refers to the process of sorting or grouping items according to shared characteristics.[1] Engaging in classification activities is deemed crucial for the construction of the intellect in young children. The Montessori classroom provides numerous opportunities for classification.
Contents
- 1Montessori Quotes
- 2Research and Critiques
- 3Comparisons to Other Methods
- 4See Also
- 5Glossary of Montessori Terms
- 6Please help to translate this page into your local language
- 7References
Montessori Quotes
- “It is exactly in the repetition of the exercises that the education of the senses exists; not that the child shall know colors, forms or qualities, but that he refines his senses through an exercise of attention, comparison and judgment.”[2]
- “The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.”[3]