This article describes the Montessori approach to education; self-guided learning. Developed by Maria Montessori in Rome, many places in North America have accepted this form of education. Nancy McCormick Rambusch wrote an article diving into the principles of Montessori, observing the process of a child;s independent learning. The benefits they describe through Montessori is the aspect of critical and creative thinking, children develop skills with guidance from an adult and are able to impose their own style and creativities to the educational process. The article also describes the psychological impact that Montessori was developed for. Giving young students the liberty to work freely in a prepared environment.