"Help me to do it myself", is the saying of M. Montessori, the founder of Montessori pedagogy, which teaches children in a unique way how to approach the challenge on their own and develop into a socially competent person. The paper deals with the analysis of Montessori pedagogy in the context of children's socialization, exploring key aspects and elements that contribute to the development of social competence. Through the process of socialization, the child becomes socially competent, and this is reflected in its components: regulation of emotions, social knowledge, social skills and social dispositions. The Montessori program contains fundamental elements that create a positive impact on children's socialization, such as a prepared environment, specific methods and activities, and the individual approach of educators. By doing so, the most common socialization problems that children face during growing up are avoided: aggressiveness, shyness, low level of interaction and loneliness. Throughout the work, it is emphasized the effectiveness of Montessori methods, which, with their educational approach, significantly contribute to the development of socially competent and emotionally mature individuals, preparing them for successful functioning in society.