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Here's another throw-back IG Post from back in March 2015, that I wanted to share here too. Mixed-Age Classrooms hold so many benefits for all students! SJMS goes from 2.5 years to 6 years!

Many people may look at this picture, and see two young students interacting at a table; and not see the many different types of skills being developed.

A huge part of the Montessori Method is "students leading students".

We believe that through encouraging and empowering students to be both students and teachers, there are amazing opportunities for both sides to gain skills development.

In this photo, one of our students is assisting another student with one of our Math Materials: The Fractions Puzzle.

The child stepping into the role of "student" is not only learning how to use the materials, she is also:

Fast forward 20 years from now, and you can picture Montessori Graduates being the coworker that effectively leads high performance teams, mentors others but also accepts mentorship, and overall is successful in any team setting!

And for the student being the "teacher"; they are not only:

This core aspect of the Montessori Method - children being both students and teachers - is one of my favourite parts of the philosophy!

Another core aspect that I love - that we as Educators are both teachers AND students.

I learn from my students every day - and what can be more rewarding than that.