Today is Maria Montessori’s 142nd birthday, and Google has marked this special occasion with a Google Doodle! This great graphic is made up of drawings of some of the Montessori materials used in the prepared environment, including Sandpaper Letters, Colored Bead Bars, and the Trinomial Cube. Learn more about ways to incorporate Maria’s … Maria Montessori's Birthday – Celebrate With a Google Doodle and More!
Children are called to the beauty of Montessori materials,like the Fraction Skittles If you are like me, you are inundated by the seemingly constant stream of educational catalogs and emails promising the latest and greatest study aids and materials for your students. Not only do I get information on Montessori materials, I also get various … Being Selective in Adding Educational Material to Your Montessori Environment
One of the most rewarding things about being a NAMC tutor is interacting with my students. I recently engaged in a conversation with a student who was preparing to place her first order for Montessori Materials for her upper elementary Montessori classroom. She told me that she was not going to purchase the Montessori Bead … The Montessori Bead Cabinet – A Tool For All Ages
NAMC tutors are frequently asked about the best way to present the Montessori culture and science curriculum, which includes history, science, geography, art, and music. For the new Montessori teacher, the abundance and variety of these lessons can seem overwhelming. While the Montessori curriculum is rich in lessons and resources, it is important to remember … Approaches to Presenting the Montessori Culture and Science Curriculum
Thoughts from Montessori Teachers on Their Best Advice… From Lisha — Be confident in yourself and your abilities as a Montessori teacher. You have your Montessori training in place; you understand the Montessori methodology and philosophy; and you are enthusiastic about guiding children in their learning — that counts for a lot. Things will … My Best Advice to a New Montessori Teacher – Model and Prepare
As the new school year approaches, I offer these four suggestions to new Montessori teachers: Find a mentor Find someone in your school who has taught at least four years in the Montessori environment. They have been through what you are going through now, and they have the experience to help you through even … My Best Advice to a New Montessori Teacher – Four Tips to Help Prepare
From Collean — I have had a very rewarding and memorable teaching career, but I can think of one little boy who stands out because of his exceptional progress over the three year continuum. When he came to school he wasn’t quite 3 years old. He spoke only Arabic at home and his English was so … My Most Rewarding Montessori Student – Language Barriers
From Lisha —My first Montessori teaching job started a few months into the school year. As a result, the children were all happily working and interacting with each other and the materials by the time I joined their classroom. All except one little girl that is — Isabella. I asked the other teacher why Isabella … My Most Rewarding Montessori Student – Number Troubles
The head of the school approached me in the hall on the day before school started. “Miss Michelle, you speak French, right? You are getting a new sixth year student in your class from the Cote D’Ivoire; he speaks no English,” she said. What to do? I had just finished my Montessori training, been given … My Most Rewarding Montessori Student – Making Friends
Montessori teachers help challenging students develop their confidence by giving them responsibilities in the classroom. From Lisha — My most challenging Montessori student was a little boy who was not interested in doing anything. He enjoyed coming to school each day, but when it came to work time, he would happily walk around the classroom with … My Most Challenging Montessori Student – Responsibilities
