Maria Montessori

2. She encouraged ___ in children by making them work in groups with other kids.
4. While she encouraged freedom, she also wanted there to be ___ and structure to resemble the universe.
7. Kids should learn ___-___ skills in the classroom.
8. She believed the child should have ___ of choice.
9. She wanted kids to work directly with ___, with native plants and animals.
11. Montessori ___ were founded in many countries including Italy and the USA.
12. Where she was from, and where the first Montessori schools were founded.
13. She believed that children shouldn't be confined, and should have freedom of ___.

1. She thought that kids should have less ___ from teachers.
3. She liked using specific ___ to help the child learn problem solving and motor skills.
4. She believed that this was the teacher's role in the classroom.
5. The type of learning she encouraged.
6. She thought that if the classrooms were ___, it would be more inviting and encourage kids to learn.
10. She wanted to give children some ___ in what they do and learn.
11. She used various textured materials to improve a child's ___ perception.