How is science taught in Montessori?
Montessori science in the 3–6 years is hands-on and observational: sorting living and non-living things, sink and float, magnetic and non-magnetic, parts of plants and animals, growing seeds, caring for classroom animals, and simple experiments. Children learn vocabulary and classification through matching cards.
What this means in practice
Science builds on the sensorial habit of observing and comparing.
Activities
- Living/non-living sorting
- Sink or float
- Magnetic or not
- Parts of a flower and leaf
- Life cycles
- Seed planting
- Weather charts
Method
Ask a question, predict, try, observe, record (with pictures).
Practical next steps
- Choose a simple experiment.
- Let children predict.
- Observe and record.
- Classify results.
ExampleChildren in Nairobi plant beans in jars and draw the roots every two days.
What to keep in mind
Keep experiments safe and simple.
Common follow-up questions
Is science in Montessori 3–6?
Yes, in cultural studies.
Do children write reports?
They draw and label.
Sources
Examples are educational illustrations with made-up names. How these answers are prepared.