students using Montessori cultural materials to learn about world diversity a peaceful classroom environment with students choosing their own work children using Montessori botany materials to learn about plants and nature Montessori math materials being used to explore abstract concepts a student tracing sandpaper letters to learn the alphabet by touch students using Montessori number rods to understand length and measurement students engaging in hands-on science experiments students participating in a peace education activity, learning conflict resolution a child engaged in a self-directed science exploration activity children preparing a snack together, learning about nutrition and practical life skills