Entry Items for the Start of School – Part 2 As mentioned in Part 1 of this two-part blog series, I emphasized the importance of preparing and introducing “entry items” in the Montessori classroom to make the first day of the school year an enjoyable and successful day for my new and returning Montessori … How to Incorporate Montessori Entry Items in Your New Montessori Classroom
Entry Items for the Start of School – Part 1 A great deal of time, thought and effort goes into making the first day of a new school year a success and a big part of that is making sure the Montessori environment is organized and beautiful and that there are ample items on the … Montessori Entry Items – Tips on New School Year Preparation
At school I am busy with my work and when I play, It’s my special place where I feel big and I learn more every day. I learn my numbers, learn my sounds, I help my friends when they feel down, Math and Science, Geography too, Exploring with my senses, mixing colors, using … My Montessori School – A Very Montessori Poem
This year long series looks at the experiences of teachers, parents, students, and Montessori education itself, as we follow a student through his first year at a Montessori Preschool. The Montessori Insights and Reflections of a Preschool Student’s First Year is a collection of useful stories, tips, and information that has arisen from one real student’s … Start of the Montessori School Year: Writing a Welcome Note to Parents
A Montessori class is like no other,Calm and peaceful, neutral in colorAmazing materials to challenge the mind,And countless opportunities to grow and to shine, A harmonious tone, where grace and courtesy are seen,Children helping, children learning, exploring why leaves are green,A joyous community where independence abounds,Learning through the senses, sandpaper letters to learn the … The Montessori Classroom – A Very Montessori Poem
Maria Montessori was born one hundred and forty years ago on August 31st. As Montessori teachers, we owe much to this dynamic and innovative woman! To honor Maria Montessori, celebrate Montessori’s birthday with your students – they will enjoy learning about her life and will take pride in activities inspired by her. Here are … Celebrating Maria Montessori’s Birthday in the Montessori Classroom
Summer Preparations: Snack Time Summer is the perfect time to unwind and to reflect upon the past school year. I love revisiting my observation records and trying to figure out how I can improve upon the current classroom set-up and how I can enrich the various curriculum areas. With September just around the corner, my … Montessori Summer Preparations: Snack Time Insights & Reflections
Introducing a New Blog Series on the Montessori Preschool Environment NAMC is very pleased to begin a new, ongoing series for our web blog titled, Montessori Insights and Reflections of a Preschool Student’s First Year. This new series will provide our readers with valuable information about the Montessori 3-6 environment – looking at a year … Montessori Insights and Reflections of a Preschool Student’s First Year
This year Ramadan begins at sunset on August 11th (on the Gregorian calendar) and ends on the 9th of September. Ramadan is a holy month of fasting and contemplation for Muslims around the world. Many fast and increase prayer and contemplation during daylight hours, ending the day with a prayer and a light meal called … Ramadan Activity Ideas for the Montessori Classroom
A wider, loftier life is (humankind’s) than ever before, and children have to be prepared for it, so the fundamental principle in education is correlation of all subjects, and their centralization in the cosmic plan. ~ Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential Montessori Cosmic Education and the Five Great LessonsIf the Five Great Lessons … Montessori Elementary Curriculum: Cosmic Education and the Five Great Lessons
