Theories of Childhood, Second Edition (Carol Garhart Mooney) / quote 19 of 70
Montessori's child-sized classrooms
Montessori created a school environment to make up for the impoverished conditions of many of the children’s homes. She determined that to be comfortable, young children need furnishings their own size and tools that fit their small hands. Because such things were not available at the time, Montessori made many of her own materials. She learned from her students. She wrote about her observations and theories and developed an international reputation for her work. By 1913 there were almost one hundred schools in the United States following Montessori’s methods.