Building the Connection from School to Home A Blog Series by Colleen Noll. In this blog we will offer ideas for setting up your home to meet the developmental needs of your child. We will continue to review the Montessori philosophy, allowing you to connect to your plan at home. The Prepared Environment Encouraging order, independence, and self-motivation is fundamental to the Montessori approach. At school, carefully designed classrooms allow children to develop competence in caring for themselves and their surroundings. You can prepare your home in similar ways. Get Organized Having a place for everything,