Whether we like it or not, everyone likes to be first in line. There’s a certain social status attached to being the line leader, especially for younger children. It seems as if children line up several times a day: going out to the playground, and back, going to music, and back, going to lunch, and … Orderly Line Ups in Your Montessori Classroom: Ideas for Engaging Students
Rising concern about the environmental crisis is sweeping the nation’s campuses with an intensity that may be on its way to eclipsing student discontent over the war in Vietnam…a national day of observance of environmental problems…is being planned for next spring…when a nationwide environmental ‘teach-in’…coordinated from the office of Senator Gaylord Nelson is planned….” (New … Earth Day Information and Activities to Celebrate in the Montessori Classroom
I’ve been writing about the benefits of “going out” in the Montessori curriculum, but if you’re a first time teacher you may be looking for some ideas on where to go. The best field trips are activity based or outdoor activities where children have the hands-on opportunity to learn about and explore nature and their … Ideas for Going Out in the Montessori Classroom: Age Appropriate Locations
I know what you’re thinking. Take a class field trip with 3-6 year olds? Am I crazy? Wouldn’t it be better to just stay in the classroom? After all, children at this age love their Montessori classroom and their routine. While planning field trips for the 3-6 year-old age range can be a bit more … Montessori Preschool Education: Going Out for Ages 3 – 6 years
Going out and exploring outside the Montessori classroom is an opportunity that many Montessorians take for granted. With budget cuts and teachers worried about time away from the classroom, which can impact their ability to fulfill state-mandated curriculum goals, many public schools aren’t organizing field trips any more. My son’s friend who attends the local … Montessori Education: The Importance of Going Out From a Child's View
Maria Montessori recognized that children in the second plane of development (ages 6-12) are in need of a dual environment: that which is found within the Montessori classroom and that which is found outside the Montessori classroom. While the classroom is captivating and intriguing, it is not enough. Children must witness and experience first-hand what … Going Out as Part of Montessori Education – Learning Independence
I’ve always been afraid of thunderstorms. As a child, I used to crawl into my parents’ bed and hide there with them until the storm was over. And now, since I’ve moved to North Carolina, I am faced with another severe weather phenomenon that I had never experienced before: tornadoes. As a Montessori teacher and a … Montessori Curriculum: Preparing for Weather Systems in the Classroom
North Carolina is in a severe drought. Currently, we are short approximately 10.5 inches of rain for the past two years. Severe water restrictions are in effect and hearing that neighboring towns have less than 100 days of water left is a frequent occurrence. That being said, we are entering our rainy spring season which … Studying Weather Systems 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. Consider celebrating Easter for everyone by learning about the history behind the holiday, partaking in cultural discussions, and by learning … Celebrating Easter in the Montessori Classroom with History and Activities
SPRING! It’s almost here. I woke up a few days ago and had the first daffodil blooming in my front yard. Now I have discovered that my flowering pear trees are in the first stages of blooming. After those long winter months, spring brings the promise of new life and renewal. It’s an amazing and … Spring Animal and Nature Study and Activity Ideas for the Montessori Classroom
