March 2022 Respect is one of the cornerstones of the Montessori philosophy. We respect our children as individuals and teach them to respect others as well. One of the key ways we show children respect at school is by giving them choices. Allowing them choice communicates to them that we love and trust them to make decisions for themselves. This does not mean that we allow them every choice, at all times. It means that we allow them choice based on their level of developm