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Independence Day and Cosmic Education Activities for the Montessori Classroom

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The philosophy of modern history lays emphasis on the meeting and mixing of peoples, groups with tendencies to merge into larger groups, nations at last to start organizing the unity of humanity. – Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential. Independence Day in the United States celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by … Independence Day and Cosmic Education Activities for the Montessori Classroom

Montessori Curriculum Explained: Language Arts Materials, Activities and Philosophy

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Language is the central point of difference between the human species and all others. Language lies at the root of that transformation of the environment that we call civilization…Language is an instrument of collective thought…Hence, language is truly the expression of a kind of super intelligence. ~ Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind. Montessori believed that … Montessori Curriculum Explained: Language Arts Materials, Activities and Philosophy

Summer Solstice – More Montessori Activity Ideas for the Classroom

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June 21 is the Summer Solstice, and a great time to celebrate the season with creative Montessori activities encompassing history, geography, astronomy, and the arts. Last year, we gave you some information and ideas in Summer Solstice the Montessori Way. Here are some further ideas to spark the imagination of your Montessori students!   Summer … Summer Solstice – More Montessori Activity Ideas for the Classroom

Montessori Twos Activity and Presentation: Observing Nature Close Up

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  This Montessori Twos activity is an excerpt from the NAMC Twos A manual that offers a sensory exploration in the outdoor environment. We’re sharing the full step by step Montessori presentation so you can present this wonderful activity to your students or children! This Montessori activity appeals particularly to the interests and abilities of … Montessori Twos Activity and Presentation: Observing Nature Close Up

Montessori Curriculum Explained: Math Materials, Activities and Philosophy

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Montessori students and teacher adding with the Golden Bead Material

This system in which a child is constantly moving objects with his hands and actively exercising his senses, also takes into account a child’s special aptitude for mathematics. When they leave the material, the children very easily reach the point where they wish to write out the operation. They thus carry out an abstract mental … Montessori Curriculum Explained: Math Materials, Activities and Philosophy

World Environment Day Activities for the Montessori Classroom

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I have found that my Montessori students are easily engaged with and interested in environmental concerns. Environmental studies easily incorporate into a Montessori curriculum; I try to incorporate environmental awareness into our studies all year, across all Montessori subject areas as much as possible. Some of the ways I do this are by reading stories … World Environment Day Activities for the Montessori Classroom