In Montessori education, the child is invited to observe, manage, and experiment to understand the world around them. This book presents scientific experiments originally introduced by Maria Montessori and adapted for use in schools following the Montessori method. Each experiment is illustrated, with step-by-step instructions to help children experiment with simple materials.

• Objects that float and those that sink
• The balance of water
• Communicating vessels
• Show the north
• The air and water: bubbles
• The air and water: the surface of the water
• The air and fire
• The effects of warm air
• The electric circuit
• Magnets
• The magnet and iron filings
• The telephone
• Static electricity
• The circuit game

Idea by Sabine Hoffman and Marie Essenbrenner, educators of the AMI Montessori method at Montessori 21 and Plaisir d’enfance schools in Paris. Images: Marlin Normand. Other Authors: Sabine Hoffman.