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Assigning Montessori Appropriate Math Homework to Montessori Elementary Students

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A few years ago I stopped assigning homework in both my lower and upper elementary Montessori classrooms. (You can read about my experience here: Homework in the Montessori Classroom: Does it Actually Help Students?) You see, I had spent two years photocopying worksheets for both follow up work and homework. It was so time consuming … Assigning Montessori Appropriate Math Homework to Montessori Elementary Students

Thoughts on Daily Preparation Routines for the Montessori Preschool Environment: Planning for Space and Time

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As stated in Part 1 of this series, it is the responsibility of each Montessori teacher to follow the child and present the learning activities that are conducive to the child’s changing needs. This is how the Montessori educator ensures the child’s success in every step of his/her development, and fosters a lifelong love of … Thoughts on Daily Preparation Routines for the Montessori Preschool Environment: Planning for Space and Time

Thoughts on Daily Preparation Routines for the Montessori Preschool Environment: After School Planning

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A teacher is destined by his own special work to observe not simply insects or protozoa but man. And the man he is destined to observe is not one busy about his daily occupations, like those of insects when they wake up in the morning, but man when his intellectual life is awakening. ~ Maria … Thoughts on Daily Preparation Routines for the Montessori Preschool Environment: After School Planning

Montessori Elementary Teacher Perspectives: Tips for Following and Inspiring the Child

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Recently I received an email from a NAMC student asking about working with a family that is quite outspoken as to the precise curriculum schedule they want to be presented to their child. She was concerned about following and meeting the needs of their child within the confines of their demands for him to follow … Montessori Elementary Teacher Perspectives: Tips for Following and Inspiring the Child

Upper Elementary Montessori Teachers – Tips for Classroom Material Setup

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    Setting up a Montessori upper elementary classroom for the first time can seem pretty overwhelming. I was looking through the latest Nienhuis flier that came in the mail recently, and I am always amazed by the beautiful upper elementary Montessori materials they provide. However, for many Montessori classrooms, costs can be prohibitive. For … Upper Elementary Montessori Teachers – Tips for Classroom Material Setup

The Montessori Method and Philosophy Explained – Why Choose Montessori?

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The following is a brief overview of some key elements of the Montessori method as reflected in the Montessori environment, as described by NAMC tutor, Bree. What is the Montessori Method?The Montessori method of education is more than just a set of nicely designed materials, and it is more than a few useful techniques. The … The Montessori Method and Philosophy Explained – Why Choose Montessori?

Montessori Student Journals: Finding the Right Fit For Your Classroom

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Elementary student holding journal, smiling at camera

I have recently been asked a number of questions about Montessori student journals that are worth sharing with our blog readers. The questions posed by NAMC elementary diploma program students are paraphrased as follows: Instead of having a journal for every subject: Math, Language Arts, History, etc. did you ever use a three-ring binder or … Montessori Student Journals: Finding the Right Fit For Your Classroom