I was so excited to be able to introduce Jordan to the Movable Alphabet, because he has wanted to for so long and it is wonderful to see that he is finally ready to be introduced to it. The look on his face as we carried the Movable Alphabet to a floor mat was priceless! … Introducing the Montessori Movable Alphabet to the Preschool Student
For the past couple of months my Montessori preschool student Jordan, who just turned four years old, has been observing many of the four- and five-year-olds working with the Movable Alphabet. He has obviously been inspired by his observations! Almost every day he asks to work with the Movable Alphabet; however, I know that Jordan … Transitioning From the Montessori Sandpaper Letters to the Montessori Movable Alphabet
Transferring is a staple activity in the Montessori preschool/kindergarten classroom. Students develop their fine motor skills, focus, and concentration while transferring small objects from one bowl or small container to another. Transferring activities can be set up in multiples so that young Montessori students may work on similar activities simultaneously, and can match the seasons … Montessori Preschool Practical Life: Transferring Activities Are Flexible and Fun!
The Montessori 3—6 Math curriculum is fascinating to learn about, and it provides children with such a strong foundation in quantity and the associated symbols. The materials build sequentially on previous learning, they introduce concrete learning before abstract learning, they are self-correcting, and they isolate the difficulty being learned. Montessori teachers are fortunate to have … Fun Montessori Math Preparation Counting Activity Ideas Parents Can Use at Home
The Montessori Language Arts curriculum is an integrated approach that combines phonetics and whole language. Children are first introduced to the sounds of each letter using the well-loved Montessori Sandpaper Letters. Once several sounds are mastered, they can begin to write and read words by linking the sounds together. Phonemic awareness (i.e., sound games) is … Fun Montessori Language Arts Activity Ideas Parents Can Use at Home
In our Montessori preschool classroom, we try to incorporate a variety of music and movement activities that help to build good listening skills, promote self expression, and increase a child’s self confidence. The children enjoy playing games like Sound Bingo and Name That Sound, and they enjoy working with Montessori materials including the Sound Cylinders … Activity Ideas for Musical Training in the Montessori Preschool Classroom
Expanding Partnership Opportunities Collaborating with Montessori colleagues outside of your classroom or school can be extremely beneficial. An example may be a collaborative partnership with a teacher (or teachers) of a similar age group as your Montessori classroom. Comparing notes and observing each other’s environments, record keeping, materials, etc, all contribute to ongoing improvements in … Collaboration Among Montessori Teachers: Forming a Teaching Partnership
The teacher … must acquire a moral alertness which has not hitherto been demanded by any other system, and this is revealed in her tranquility, patience, charity and humility. Not words, but virtues, are her main qualification. ~ Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the ChildTeamwork with Co-TeachersCollaborating with your Montessori co-teachers and colleagues is a … Collaboration Among Montessori Teachers: Cooperation and Teamwork With Co-Teachers
Everything must be taught, and everything must be connected with life… —Maria MontessoriThe Discovery of the Child. The Clock – Relating The Passage of Time to the Daily Routine Learning about the clock and recognizing times of the day is a beneficial way to explore the passing of time in the Montessori preschool environment. … Introducing History and Passage of Time in a Montessori Preschool: The Birthday Walk and the Clock
A child, who more than anyone else is a spontaneous observer of nature, certainly needs to have at his disposal material upon which he can work. —Maria MontessoriThe Discovery of the Child. A great way to promote an understanding of the passage of time is to learn about the seasons and how they change throughout … Introducing History and Passage of Time in a Montessori Preschool: Learning About Seasons
