The Montessori philosophy was developed by Dr. Montessori in response to her observation of children, the research of psychologists, doctors, her own experience and her beliefs about the potential of the human race. Three dominate aspects prevail in the philosophy:

1. Montessori believed that children have a natural inclination to grow and develop, and that they mainly need the opportunity, expectation, and permission to let these natural inclinations develop.

2. Montessori believed that all information should be presented so that children might discover the interrelationship of concepts. Every Montessori director/directress (teacher) is expected to emphasize this interrelatedness so that children will not experience their education as covering a series of unrelated subjects but as a continual unfolding of how their world works and makes sense.

3. Montessori believed that just as all information is interrelated, so also are members of the human race. She believed that all people and countries should realize their financial and political interdependence. This realization will be the key to world peace. Montessori believed that educators have a responsibility to foster this realization in those who offer the only real hope for the future of civilization —the children.