NAMC is privileged to have built a Montessori community of students that spans the globe. Many of our students are fortunate enough to live in countries that are politically stable, but many others have a different reality. They must find a way to live, work, study, and teach during a time of war. This is … A Montessori Teacher’s Account of Teaching During War – Syria
When I became Montessori certified, I thought I was making an important career change. What I didn’t realize was that it was also a lifestyle change. Being a Montessori teacher isn’t just about a natural, prepared classroom with shelves of Montessori materials. It’s a lifestyle that values respect and peace. It’s about doing unto others … How Am I Montessori Away From My Classroom? Order and Relationships
I love the richness of the Montessori elementary cultural curriculum. There is something to be said about how the entire universe is presented to the child in the very beginning and then broken down in to manageable pieces. I also love how the Montessori method is not a prescribed curriculum in that it gives children … Project Based Learning in the Montessori Elementary Environment
In the Montessori classroom, third-year students applytheir knowledge and model behavior for younger students When Maria Montessori developed her educational method, she created programs that encompass a three-year learning cycle. This three-year cycle corresponds with Montessori’s planes of development, each of which spans six years of the child’s life: Within each plane of development, there … The Role of the Third Year Student in the Montessori Classroom
The beginning of the school year for Montessori students also marks the passage of summer into fall. While we may miss the bright sunny days, autumn is a time of brilliant color, crisp air, and exciting happenings in nature. September 22 was the autumnal equinox— which is when we officially mark the changing of … Sun and Moon Autumnal Equinox Activities for Montessori Students
Encourage your students to share ideas about themeaning of peace during circle time Friday, September 21 is the International Day of Peace, also known as Peace Day. With the creation of this inspiring day, the United Nations devoted itself to worldwide peace and has encouraged people around the world to work in cooperation toward this … Curriculum Activities for the International Day of Peace in the Montessori Classroom
On the first day of school in the Montessori preschool classroom, I begin the day with a circle time where the children have an opportunity to introduce themselves to each other and tell us something special they did during the summer. Then, we take a tour of the classroom, so the children have the chance … Introducing Rules and Routines in the Montessori Preschool Classroom
Promote a successful start to the year by offering Montessori students a balance between circle time and work periods in the first few days I recently received a phone call from one of my Lower Elementary NAMC students who was discouraged about her first day of class. She had planned the first week to be … Introducing Rules and Routines in the Montessori Elementary Classroom
I admit it; I am hooked. Ever since my invitation to join Pinterest, it has become one of my favorite time wasters. Like any good thing, I have had to severely limit myself to small amounts of time and only after my work and homework are done! The uncluttered, calming environment of the Montessori classroom … Bulletin Boards and Class Decor in the Montessori Environment
Assigning “buddies” in the multi-age Montessori classroom allows olderMontessori students to model behavior and demonstrate proceduresto younger students As the school year fast approaches, NAMC tutors frequently receive emails from our students asking practical, “how-to” questions on how best to implement the Montessori method. I recently received this question about how to plan for the first … New Montessori Students and the New School Year
