September 2021 Have you ever walked into the Montessori classroom and watched as children sweep under the table after eating, return a material to the shelf when finished using it, or gently rest a hand on their teacher’s arm to politely interrupt when they need help? Do you often wonder why things may be different at home and whether or not the Montessori principles are appropriate for the home? Maria Montessori speaks to this issue when she says, “we must give the child an