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Montessori Musings: Development of Movement and Motor Skills in Children

Only through freedom and environmental experience is it practically possible for human development to occur. ~Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind. When my son was born fourteen years ago, I remember my mother and I watching him sleep quietly in his crib. She commented on how he never kept still, even in his sleep. As helpless Montessori Musings: Development of Movement and Motor Skills in Children

Celebrating Easter in the Montessori Classroom

Although not all Montessori schools celebrate Easter, it is an important religious and cultural holiday for many Christian people. Easter can be studied in the Montessori classroom along with other major holidays throughout the year.Easter is the most important liturgical holiday in the Christian church, signifying the resurrection of Jesus. The term Easter, however, comes Celebrating Easter in the Montessori Classroom

Virtual Field Trips: A New Approach to Montessori Going Out Activities

In a survey conducted by the American Montessori Society (January 2010), 89% of Montessorians said that it is acceptable for students to use the Internet in the Montessori elementary classroom. When asked, many of NAMC’s students agree as well. Most of the time, people talk about using computers to learn keyboarding skills or to enhance Virtual Field Trips: A New Approach to Montessori Going Out Activities

Montessori Grace and Courtesy: Learning Through Community Service

Often, when we think of the lessons of grace and courtesy in the Montessori environment, we think of teaching and modeling socially acceptable behaviors and customs. Another aspect is the emphasis of learning to give back to humanity and the earth. In essence, it’s learning to serve others. Community Service (also called Service Learning) projects Montessori Grace and Courtesy: Learning Through Community Service

Montessori Grace and Courtesy in Lower Elementary Classrooms

Social peace and harmony can have only one foundation—man himself. This is the task of education. We must make it possible for the individual to be free and independent. ~ Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind. To be graceful is to be pleasing, agreeable, and demonstrate goodwill. The Montessori elementary classroom is ripe for teachable moments Montessori Grace and Courtesy in Lower Elementary Classrooms

Women and Montessori Education: International Women’s Day Activities

International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. First celebrated on March 19, 1911, International Women’s Day is officially recognized by the United Nations and many governments. China, Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Vietnam and many other countries consider International Women’s Day to be a national holiday. The first Women’s Day was created Women and Montessori Education: International Women’s Day Activities