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I have been teaching in a Montessori sschool for 7 years now. Yes, I think the Montessori classroom is different than traditional schools for many different reasons. The first thing you will notice is that there are not desks lined up in rows. Rather the classroom is set up where children can reach all lessons when they want, so the classroom MUST always be prepared by a teacher at ALL times. Montessori is also about Practical Life activities and sharing "work" in their school community. For instance, provide sponges and buckets so the children can wipe down a table after they finish snack. It is important in Montessori that a child should learn to be independent to do his own self care (Practical Life) such as learning to tie his shoe, and take care of his environment. There is SO much more than this, but it's a start. If you have any specific questions please feel free to private message me here. Also, I am taking my Montessori certification class as I write this. So if I don't have an answer, I do have the resources to find the answer.
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