If you are unfamiliar with the Montessori approach to early education, you may wonder if everything you hear about it is true. Like any philosophy or pedagogy, it has its supporters and detractors, but here’s some straight talk on what Montessori isn’t. To learn more about what Montessori is, see our section on True Montessori Method.

—Tiffany, mother of 7- and 4-year old
Mountain Shadows Montessori students