In our previous blog, we discussed the first part of the first full day of school during which the students were introduced to the routines and expectations of the classroom. In this article, we discuss the remainder of the day when students are ready to do some work. Ideas for Work Periods for the First … A Teacher's Perspective: Work Periods on the First Day of Montessori Elementary
The first day of school is very exciting for both students and teachers. I always look forward to the first day when I am able to greet students and establish our routines and expectations. As the students arrive, I invite a returning student to give the new students a tour of the environment. They show … A Teacher’s Perspective: First Day Circle Routines for Montessori Elementary
Montessori teachers spend a great deal of time and effort carefully preparing materials for the Montessori environment to meet the needs of all the children. Because a Montessori classroom typically has children belonging to a three-year age range, there are numerous levels of readiness and understanding in one classroom. For that reason, the teacher needs … Preparing Materials for the Montessori Environment
You know you are in the right profession when you look forward to the start of your work year. There are so many things I anticipate each year. I enjoy reacquainting with our staffing team and re-establishing the strong connection we have; we share a passion for Montessori and for supporting the development of students … What I Like About the Beginning of the Montessori School Year
By its very nature, the Montessori environment is beautiful. The use of natural objects and light add peace, harmony, and balance. They also enhance the awareness of the natural world. The Montessori teacher helps extend this awareness far beyond the immediate environment to the entire universe. She presents the universe to the children as a … Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Your Montessori Classroom
Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink. —Samuel Taylor ColeridgeThe Rime of the Ancient Mariner Three quarters of the earth is water. Considered a renewable resource, water usage is often easily abused, especially in communities where it flows freely out of the tap. In … Montessori Values: Becoming Stewards of Our Planet – Water Conservation
Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make him learn things, but by the endeavor always to keep burning within him that light which is called intelligence. —Maria MontessoriThe Advanced Montessori Method, p. 198. Maria Montessori was a maverick. An educational maven years ahead of her time, she turned … Montessori and Technology: Internet Research
All the people on this impressive list of authors, statesmen, scientists, entertainers, and athletes have one thing in common — they are all dyslexic! Learning disabilities include: Perceptual handicaps Brain injury Minimal brain dysfunction Developmental aphasia Learning disabilities are not: Visual, hearing, or motor handicaps Intellectual disability Emotional disturbance Caused by environmental disadvantages Children who … Understanding Learning Disabilities
ADHD is a misunderstood disorder. Many people associate it with hyperactivity or with a child who fidgets, is constantly moving or talking, and has trouble participating in quiet activities such as silent reading time. Conventional classroom settings ask children as young as 3 and 4 years old to sit still, listen, follow directions, and work … How Montessori Helps Teachers Understand & Work with Students with ADHD
What if … • Someone copied your original photograph or video, sold it in volume, and became a rich and famous “artist” as a result? • Someone copied your term paper, which you spent the better part of a semester working on to obtain your degree, and has published it online as his own? • … What's All This About Copyright? How Copyright Law Affects NAMC Students
