…by offering the child the story of the universe, we give him something a thousand times more infinite and mysterious to reconstruct with this imagination, a drama no fable can reveal. ~ Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential In keeping with age-old, oral storytelling traditions, the Montessori teacher must know the stories of the … Montessori Elementary Curriculum: Preparation for The Five Great Lessons
One thing has been well established by our experience: that facts are of less interest to the child than the way in which those facts have been discovered. Thus children may be led to the history of human achievement, in which they want to take their part. ~ Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential … Montessori Elementary Curriculum: When to Tell The Five Great Lessons
Seeds of interest have first to be sown in the child’s mind – easily transplanted if first in the teacher’s – and all must be ready for the full answering of his questions when he seeks further knowledge. ~ Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential Maria Montessori observed that elementary students, in the most … Montessori Elementary Curriculum: The Purpose of the Five Great Lessons Explained
We often forget that imagination is a force for the discovery of truth. The mind is not a passive thing, but a devouring flame, never in repose, always in action. ~ Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind. Storytelling with Montessori elementary students helps open them up to a world of public speaking, drama, and performance. Storytelling … Montessori Storytelling: True Stories in the Elementary Environment
Is the child’s mental horizon limited to what he sees? No. He has a type of mind that goes beyond the concrete. He has the great power of imagination.~ Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind In my experience as a Montessori teacher, every age group enjoys hearing stories about real events. They love stories about my … Montessori Storytelling: True Stories in the Early Childhood Environment
What is a scientist?… We give the name scientist to the type of man who has felt experiment to be a means guiding him to search out the deep truth of life, to lift a veil from its fascinating secrets, and who, in this pursuit, has felt arising within him a love for the mysteries … Montessori Curriculum Explained: Sciences Materials, Activities and Philosophy
Ah, summer vacation. A time for Montessori teachers to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate. I know that has always been the case for me and my Montessori colleagues. So enjoy – you deserve it! I also know that while you are relaxing, many Montessori teachers are also reflecting upon the school year and looking ahead to … Summer Vacation for the Montessori Teacher: Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reflect!
Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed; That ignorance of each other’s ways and lives has been a common cause, throughout the history of mankind, of that suspicion and mistrust between the peoples of the world through which their … Montessori Curriculum Explained: Geography Materials, Activities and Philosophy
Observed on July 11, World Population Day is held to bring awareness to global population issues. This year’s theme is Everyone Counts and focuses on the importance of demographic data and how it is used for global development. What a great theme for Montessori Cosmic Education and Peace! Everyone Counts – in so many ways. … Montessori Curriculum Activities for World Population Day, July 11
Poetry can be an indispensable tool in your Montessori teaching tool box. I have found that Montessori students of all ages can enjoy poetry. It is not as intimidating as other forms of creative writing such as short stories and plays. Poetry can be used as a way to fill an unexpected block of time, … Montessori Language Arts: Poetry Activities for the Summertime
