Child-Centered Environment:
The focus of activity in the Montessori setting is on children’s learning, not on teacher’s teaching. Generally students will work individually or in small, self-selected groups. There will be very few whole group lessons.
Responsive Prepared Environment:
The environment should be designed to meet the needs, interests, abilities, and development of the children in the class. The teachers should design and adapt the environment with this community of children in mind, rapidly modifying the selection of educational materials available, the physical layout, and the tone of the class to best fit the ever changing needs of the children.