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In Montessori, we talk a lot about independence. However, one of the lesser known or understood aspects of Montessori is that independence isn’t the end goal.

Montessori functions very differently from traditional education—with the initially surprising result that larger classroom communities at the primary (ages 3-6) and elementary/middle school level are generally recognized by Montessorians to function better than smaller class sizes.

This relationship of mutual care and respect, of self awareness, and awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of others make Montessori mixed-age classrooms the ideal place for learning peaceful conflict resolution. The Montessori approach is an Education for Peace and mixed age groups is its cornerstone.