How do Montessori's understandings of child development, including "sensitive periods" and learning through motion compare with current understandings from psychology and neuroscience?

What aspect of a Montessori education do you see as most beneficial to a child's development?  Least beneficial, questionable, or harmful?

How does Montessori address the emotional needs and learning of children?

Do you see Montessori education as a better "fit" for some children than others?  What characteristics of child and school contribute to this view?



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