Articles related to "Maria Montessori"



What is Montessori?
Maria Montessori, the first Italian woman doctor, while working with children in the early 1900's created an educational philosophy and method now know as Montessori.
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Appreciating Teachers
With many Teacher Appreciation Day/Week events coming up in the next few months, this article gives a little of the history of Teacher Appreciation Day, and some links to those who deserve appreciation for their work with children.
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Biography of Marie Montessori
The Montessori Method of teaching has been making a strong comeback over the past decade.
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Exploring Temperature in Montessori
Montessori takes the tactile sense a step further by specifying activities for the thermic sense as a safety measure.
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Maria Montessori (1870 -1952)
During her famed medical career, Maria Montessori developed an interest in the educational needs of children which challenged accepted traditional teaching practice.
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Teaching Color in Montessori
Maria Montessori designed the Color Tablets for use in the Sensorial area to teach children about the colors of the Earth, and to refine the visual sense.
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Teaching Sound in Montessori
Children learn about sound first by understanding silence, then through independent auditory activities in the Sensorial area.
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The Direct Aims of the Practical Life Curriculum
The purpose of the Practical Life curriculum in Montessori is to teach concentration, coordination, control, independence, and order to lay the foundation for learning.
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What is a Montessori School?
The Montessori philosophy is based upon allowing children to learn at their own pace. Learn why this approach to learning is popular with many homeschoolers.
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Women In Health History
Part three of women in health history focusing in the classroom.
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Montessori and Her Method of Teaching
Traces the early life and later influences of Maria Montessori, leading to the Montessori Method she pioneered.
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Educating Children the Montessori Way
This article examines the brief history, method and principles of the Montessori method of education.
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Montessori 1 - 10 Counting Activities
Montessori counting 1-10 can be taught using several techniques, including Sandpaper Numerals, Number Rods, Spindle Boxes, Bead Stair, and Cards and Counters.
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Sensory Education in Montessori
Maria Montessori further breaks down the five basic senses into nine isolated senses, each addressed in her sensorial curriculum.
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Teaching Shape in Montessori
Montessori concretely introduces shapes first as three-dimensional, then later as two-dimensional, emphasizing use of the hand. Next the child creates those shapes.
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Children's Television Influencing Health
The article discusses how children who watch a lot of television can suffer from physical, emotional and mental health. It also emphasises the importance of 'movement/exercise' in order to gain overall health. There is information from research findings, as well as my own opinion on the issue.
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The Skills of a Toddler
The article outlines difficulties toddlers undergo when lacking Fine Motor and Gross Motor skills. Teaching basic skills in the correct sequence can ensure mastery in the higher,more complex skills. The article draws on information from the 'Australian Institute of Learning' as well as 'Maria Montessori'.
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Montessori and Discipline
You may have heard rumors about what Montessori said about discipline; now let's check with the source.
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How to Choose a Montessori Preschool
Some schools claim to be Montessori, but parents must know what questions to ask and what to look for during a school visit in order to find a true Montessori preschool.
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Is School a Prison?
The article discusses how traditional state schools do not meet the needs of students, especially boys (as stated in the Sunday Herald Sun). It compares the traditional Victorian system with the Montessori system of schooling.
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Teaching Writing in Montessori
The hands-on approach in Montessori prepares the child's pencil control for writing in several ways.
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The Montessori Teacher's Role as Observer
When the Montessori teacher is sitting off to one side observing her classroom, she is better able to fulfill the needs of her students.
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Finding the Italian American Connection
The history and culture of Italy has created a very diverse group of Italian Americans, with many who cannot identify with their heritage.
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Mental Illness
The history of mental illness reveals that there are a few ways we tend to intervene, ways that, over time, come and go. Who is served by these interventions?
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September Montessori Holiday Celebrations
Montessori celebrations in September offer an ideal opportunity to teach children about respecting others, promoting peace and the changing of the seasons.
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What? Maria and Siegfried?
Two of the Six Major Learning Models
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Preschool at Home
A look at home preschooling on a limited budget.
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Teaching Math to the Unaccountable
This article is about the teaching of mathematics in homeschool.
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