With the hustle and bustle of everyday responsibilities, sometimes making healthy choices for our children’s lunches can be a challenge, especially with limited time. With fast and convenient options like Uncrustables, Lunchables, Go-Gurts and the like, kids today are taking in excess sugar in the middle of the day when their minds and bodies need…
Classroom Community
My most cherished times during the school day are those observing the classrooms. I often have a particular focus area such as the flow of activities, child interaction, or similar objective. Regardless of my intent, it never ceases to amaze me of the cooperation and compassion of children. It is a thing of beauty to…
The Montessori Classroom
The Montessori Classroom – A Very Montessori Poem by Bree Van Nes Shared from http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2010/08/montessori-poem.html A Montessori class is like no other, Calm and peaceful, neutral in color Amazing materials to challenge the mind, And countless opportunities to grow and to shine. A harmonious tone, where grace and courtesy are seen, Children helping, children learning,…
Independence
“Let me do it!” is commonly heard among young children. It’s their plea for independence in their pursuit of discovery. This can be a daunting request for an adult: It goes against our instincts of taking care of our children. But just the opposite is true, if we provide opportunities for our children to try…
Honoring Maria Montessori (1870-1952)
Breaking barriers… that is how I envision the legendary Maria Montessori. This pioneer of the proven Montessori Method of early learning first changed the view of women in medicine in the early 1900’s, and later originated the Education for Peace program earning her two Nobel Peace Prize nominations. Dr. Maria Montessori’s ground-breaking and scientific observations…
Words of Wisdom
If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence. — Maria Montessori
…this is montessori
independence real world experiences multi-aged peers choice movement this is real life this is a joyful child this is montessori — Aubrey Hargis
The Power of Observation
A Montessori teacher has particular skills in understanding where each child is in his/her development, needs and interests. Different from traditional teaching where all children are generally at the same level, Montessori children progress at their own pace. It is the power of specialized observation by the Montessori teacher that provides the unique information for…
Less is More
Have you ever noticed a child oblivious to an adult who is trying to communicate? The adult tends to raise their voice and talk at the child in order to get the child’s attention. More often this strategy does not work. Children tend to become accustomed to the high volume and directive adult tone. In…
The Montessori Home-School Connection
Families can help their children transition into their new Montessori classes while building their independence and confidence. The beginning of the school year is a good time to consider ways to bridge a child’s home environment and Montessori environment, leading to a joyful child. The below tips are shared by emilyj on Age of Montessori…
