Diana ODG, Author at NAMC

The Subtraction Snake Game – How Montessori Materials Help Students Learn to Love Learning

Diana ODG | July 8, 2011

As a tutor for the North American Montessori Center, I enjoy the curiosity and thoughtful care in which our students approach their studies. Their questions often challenge me to help them understand the theory and philosophy behind the Montessori method, which is ultimately the truly important aspect of their training. A recent response to one … The Subtraction Snake Game – How Montessori Materials Help Students Learn to Love Learning

Using Montessori Materials: Helping Students Enjoy Work and Respect the Classroom

Diana ODG | July 6, 2011

The first time I walked into a Montessori environment, I was speechless! I gazed around at the calm, organized environment and wondered in awe at the beautiful, child-size and developmentally appropriate materials. The combination of purchased and teacher-made works were displayed neatly and uncluttered on the shelves, as if there was all the space in … Using Montessori Materials: Helping Students Enjoy Work and Respect the Classroom

Planting Activities in the Montessori Preschool Classroom

Diana ODG | June 30, 2011

Planting activities are one of my favorite things to do with preschoolers. They love being able to care for something that is real and to see firsthand the growth process! We have many budding botanists in our class this year, and they have been incredibly enthusiastic about the planting activities that we implemented in the … Planting Activities in the Montessori Preschool Classroom

Montessori Math and Preschool Academic Success

Diana ODG | June 29, 2011

It has been so rewarding to follow Jordan’s progress this year and to observe his confidence grow in each curriculum area in our Montessori preschool environment. He began the school year knowing very few phonetic sounds and numbers, and is completing the school year reading Grade 1 literature and being able to add and subtract … Montessori Math and Preschool Academic Success

Learning About Honeybees with Fun Montessori Preschool Classroom Activities

Diana ODG | June 23, 2011

Here are a few more Montessori Preschool activity ideas with photos to share from our study of honeybees, which I began in Part 1 of this article. I think the cutest part of the whole theme was seeing the children “buzzing” around the garden with their cotton swab honeybees taking great care to pollinate the … Learning About Honeybees with Fun Montessori Preschool Classroom Activities

Studying Honey Bees in the Montessori Preschool Classroom

Diana ODG | June 21, 2011

We are now learning about honey bees in our Montessori preschool and discovering what amazing insects they are. We have talked about the parts of a honeybee and learned some big words like “thorax”, “abdomen”, and “antennae”. We were able to look at different flowers with a magnifying class and identify the pistil, the stamens, … Studying Honey Bees in the Montessori Preschool Classroom

Montessori Sensorial Materials: The Cylinder Blocks

Diana ODG | June 14, 2011

One work that Jordan has consistently gravitated to throughout the Montessori preschool year is with the Cylinder Blocks. He began working with one block at time and now enjoys challenging himself by placing all four blocks in a square formation. Montessori Sensorial Materials: Jordan’s Experience with the Cylinder Blocks The material consists of four blocks … Montessori Sensorial Materials: The Cylinder Blocks

Montessori Community Year End Activities – Family Picnics

Diana ODG | June 14, 2011

It is once again that time of year when we reflect on what we have accomplished as a school community and we start thinking about arranging a few year-end activities for the children and their parents. A few activities that I have implemented in the past include: For the past few years, we have organized … Montessori Community Year End Activities – Family Picnics

Exploring the Seven Wonders of the World – Montessori Classroom Activity Ideas

Diana ODG | June 9, 2011

When I was a child, I remember learning about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and dreaming of the day when I could explore them first-hand. Imagine my shock to learn that only the Pyramids of Giza are still standing! Known to the Greeks as theamata, or things that must be seen, these ancient … Exploring the Seven Wonders of the World – Montessori Classroom Activity Ideas

Montessori Style Vacations: Canada’s Natural Bounty

Diana ODG | June 7, 2011

Canada became a country on July 1, 1867 and this year marks its 144th birthday. When you think of Canada, what immediately comes to mind? Hockey? Quebec City? Niagara Falls? The rugged wilderness of the Canadian Rockies? Exploring Prince Edward Island and looking for Anne Shirley from the beloved and timeless children’s classic Anne of … Montessori Style Vacations: Canada’s Natural Bounty

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