Articles related to "Montessori"
Biography of Marie Montessori
The Montessori Method of teaching has been making a strong comeback over the past decade.
maria montessori • biography marie montessori • founder montessori method • montessori • montessori education
The Montessori Method of teaching has been making a strong comeback over the past decade.
maria montessori • biography marie montessori • founder montessori method • montessori • montessori education
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.
montessori first italian female doctor • montessori educational pioneer • montessori family background • montessori and medicine • montessori educational programme
During her famed medical career, Maria Montessori developed an interest in the educational needs of children which challenged accepted traditional teaching practice.
montessori first italian female doctor • montessori educational pioneer • montessori family background • montessori and medicine • montessori educational programme
Montessori and Her Method of Teaching
Traces the early life and later influences of Maria Montessori, leading to the Montessori Method she pioneered.
montessori method • montessori method of teaching • maria montessori • montessori self-expression • montessori influences
Traces the early life and later influences of Maria Montessori, leading to the Montessori Method she pioneered.
montessori method • montessori method of teaching • maria montessori • montessori self-expression • montessori influences
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.
montessori school • home school • montessori materials • maria montessori • stoll lillard
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.
montessori school • home school • montessori materials • maria montessori • stoll lillard
Exploring Temperature in Montessori
Montessori takes the tactile sense a step further by specifying activities for the thermic sense as a safety measure.
montessori • temperature • maria montessori • sensorial curriculum • thermic bottles
Montessori takes the tactile sense a step further by specifying activities for the thermic sense as a safety measure.
montessori • temperature • maria montessori • sensorial curriculum • thermic bottles
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.
sensorial curriculum • teaching colors • montessori color boxes • maria montessori • primary colors
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.
sensorial curriculum • teaching colors • montessori color boxes • maria montessori • primary colors
Teaching Sound in Montessori
Children learn about sound first by understanding silence, then through independent auditory activities in the Sensorial area.
montessori • sensorial curriculum • auditory sense • silence • maria montessori
Children learn about sound first by understanding silence, then through independent auditory activities in the Sensorial area.
montessori • sensorial curriculum • auditory sense • silence • maria montessori
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.
montessori practical life • everyday living • concentration • coordination • control
The purpose of the Practical Life curriculum in Montessori is to teach concentration, coordination, control, independence, and order to lay the foundation for learning.
montessori practical life • everyday living • concentration • coordination • control
Montessori and Discipline
You may have heard rumors about what Montessori said about discipline; now let's check with the source.
discipline • classroom discipline • classroom management • discipline • montessori
You may have heard rumors about what Montessori said about discipline; now let's check with the source.
discipline • classroom discipline • classroom management • discipline • montessori
Educating Children the Montessori Way
This article examines the brief history, method and principles of the Montessori method of education.
maria montessori • educational beliefs • children • teachers • stages of development
This article examines the brief history, method and principles of the Montessori method of education.
maria montessori • educational beliefs • children • teachers • stages of development
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.
montessori counting • montessori materials techniques • maria montessori • sandpaper numerals • number rods
Montessori counting 1-10 can be taught using several techniques, including Sandpaper Numerals, Number Rods, Spindle Boxes, Bead Stair, and Cards and Counters.
montessori counting • montessori materials techniques • maria montessori • sandpaper numerals • number rods
Activities for Alzheimer's & Dementia
Activities for people with Alzheimer's Disease can be difficult, but there are activities that can provide meaningful encounters for people with dementia.
alzheimer's activities • activities for people with alzheimer's or dementia • how to relate alzheimer's disease • what can i do with someone with alzheimer's • montessori methods of learning
Activities for people with Alzheimer's Disease can be difficult, but there are activities that can provide meaningful encounters for people with dementia.
alzheimer's activities • activities for people with alzheimer's or dementia • how to relate alzheimer's disease • what can i do with someone with alzheimer's • montessori methods of learning
Observing a Montessori Classroom (Primary Level)
The article discusses my own observation of a Montessori primary school. It mentions the materials surrounding the classroom, as well as the tasks that the students were involved in.
montessori primary classroom • observation • materials • montessori curriculum • alphabet
The article discusses my own observation of a Montessori primary school. It mentions the materials surrounding the classroom, as well as the tasks that the students were involved in.
montessori primary classroom • observation • materials • montessori curriculum • alphabet
Observing a Montessori Preschool
The article describes my own observations of a Montessori preschool. It mentions the range of activities that the children participated in, to learn and practise the five senses.
montessori preschool • directresses • activities • grammar • observed
The article describes my own observations of a Montessori preschool. It mentions the range of activities that the children participated in, to learn and practise the five senses.
montessori preschool • directresses • activities • grammar • observed
An Alternative to Tradition
Looking for an alternative to traditional education? Here are two examples that foster the individual child and their spirit! Bellissimo!!
alternative education • montessori • waldorf • spirit • soul
Looking for an alternative to traditional education? Here are two examples that foster the individual child and their spirit! Bellissimo!!
alternative education • montessori • waldorf • spirit • soul
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.
teacher appreciation • national teacher day • teachers • helen keller • maria montessori
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.
teacher appreciation • national teacher day • teachers • helen keller • maria montessori
Women In Health History
Part three of women in health history focusing in the classroom.
maria montessori • elisabeth kubler-ross • florence rena sabin
Part three of women in health history focusing in the classroom.
maria montessori • elisabeth kubler-ross • florence rena sabin
A Guide to Homeschool Preschoolers
A structured preschool homeschool curriculum may be an unwise approach for children. Using the child's interests to provide rich experiences may be of greater benefit.
preschool curriculum • preschool homeschooling • homeschool a toddler • language experiences • froebel
A structured preschool homeschool curriculum may be an unwise approach for children. Using the child's interests to provide rich experiences may be of greater benefit.
preschool curriculum • preschool homeschooling • homeschool a toddler • language experiences • froebel
Cleaning the Montessori Classroom
One of the fundamental areas in the Montessori Practical Life curriculum is care of the environment. Children learn how to maintain and care for their own classroom.
montessori classroom • care of the environment • practical life • how to use a carpet sweeper • how to use a broom and dustpan
One of the fundamental areas in the Montessori Practical Life curriculum is care of the environment. Children learn how to maintain and care for their own classroom.
montessori classroom • care of the environment • practical life • how to use a carpet sweeper • how to use a broom and dustpan
Extensions of Montessori Size Activities
Children gain a deeper understanding of the Montessori size materials by working with activity extensions.
montessori • sensorial • pink tower • brown prisms • knobbed cylinders
Children gain a deeper understanding of the Montessori size materials by working with activity extensions.
montessori • sensorial • pink tower • brown prisms • knobbed cylinders
Montessori Lends a Hand to Restoration Project,
Instead of relying solely on medication and talk therapy, Restoration Project focuses on finding meaningful work for individuals with a history of severe mental illness.
montessori restoration project • eloise newell • boston sunday globe • lily reintegration award • montessori philosophy
Instead of relying solely on medication and talk therapy, Restoration Project focuses on finding meaningful work for individuals with a history of severe mental illness.
montessori restoration project • eloise newell • boston sunday globe • lily reintegration award • montessori philosophy
Sensory Education in Montessori
Maria Montessori further breaks down the five basic senses into nine isolated senses, each addressed in her sensorial curriculum.
sensory education • maria montessori • sensorial curriculum • visual sense • tactile
Maria Montessori further breaks down the five basic senses into nine isolated senses, each addressed in her sensorial curriculum.
sensory education • maria montessori • sensorial curriculum • visual sense • tactile
Teaching Initial Sounds in Montessori
Montessori education uses primarily two materials to teach sounds to children: sandpaper letters and the moveable alphabet.
initial sounds • montessori • phonemic awareness • sandpaper letters • sound sorting activities
Montessori education uses primarily two materials to teach sounds to children: sandpaper letters and the moveable alphabet.
initial sounds • montessori • phonemic awareness • sandpaper letters • sound sorting activities
Teaching Phonetic Reading in Montessori
Montessori classrooms use the Pink, Blue, and Green reading series to each phonetic fluency in reading.
montessori language • phonetic reading • initial sounds • middle vowel sounds • blending sounds
Montessori classrooms use the Pink, Blue, and Green reading series to each phonetic fluency in reading.
montessori language • phonetic reading • initial sounds • middle vowel sounds • blending sounds
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.
maria montessori • form • three-dimensional shapes • two-dimensional shapes • plane shapes
Montessori concretely introduces shapes first as three-dimensional, then later as two-dimensional, emphasizing use of the hand. Next the child creates those shapes.
maria montessori • form • three-dimensional shapes • two-dimensional shapes • plane shapes
Teaching Size in Montessori
The Sensorial area of a Montessori classroom employs both the visual and tactile senses to distinguish size.
teach size montessori • sensorial curriculum • size relationships • size measurements • tactile sense
The Sensorial area of a Montessori classroom employs both the visual and tactile senses to distinguish size.
teach size montessori • sensorial curriculum • size relationships • size measurements • tactile sense
Teaching Texture in Montessori
The Montessori Sensorial curriculum refines the tactile sense through identification, matching, and grading of textures.
montessori • sensorial curriculum • identifying textures • rough • smooth
The Montessori Sensorial curriculum refines the tactile sense through identification, matching, and grading of textures.
montessori • sensorial curriculum • identifying textures • rough • smooth
Teaching Writing in Montessori
The hands-on approach in Montessori prepares the child's pencil control for writing in several ways.
teach montessori writing • pencil control activities • pre-writing skills • fine motor control • practical life exercises
The hands-on approach in Montessori prepares the child's pencil control for writing in several ways.
teach montessori writing • pencil control activities • pre-writing skills • fine motor control • practical life exercises
A Haven for Children
The article discusses how important the environment is is facilitating and guiding children along in their education. It discusses Maria Montessori's view of learning, touching on 'language/speech.'
montessori • environment • physical • emotional • mental growth
The article discusses how important the environment is is facilitating and guiding children along in their education. It discusses Maria Montessori's view of learning, touching on 'language/speech.'
montessori • environment • physical • emotional • mental growth
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.
mainstream • inflexible • strict • curriculum • stationary
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.
mainstream • inflexible • strict • curriculum • stationary
Learning to Read Words in the Early Years
The child's first lesson in word reading takes into account what the child enjoys and builds on what the child knows.
learning to read words in the early years • the first reading activity with montessori pink bo • a collection of tiny manipulatives • the montessori pink level words • reading the first word
The child's first lesson in word reading takes into account what the child enjoys and builds on what the child knows.
learning to read words in the early years • the first reading activity with montessori pink bo • a collection of tiny manipulatives • the montessori pink level words • reading the first word
Preschool at Home
A look at home preschooling on a limited budget.
homeschool • preschool • daycare • early learning
A look at home preschooling on a limited budget.
homeschool • preschool • daycare • early learning
Career Outlook: Teachers
Is there an overabundance of teachers? Find out how to maximize your chance of getting a fulfilling teaching career.
career planning • teachers • teaching • education • montessori
Is there an overabundance of teachers? Find out how to maximize your chance of getting a fulfilling teaching career.
career planning • teachers • teaching • education • montessori
Living Abroad With Special Needs
A brief intro on living abroad with special needs, followed by the personal experience of a Canadian mother who has lived in Hong Kong and Turkey, whose son has a fatal peanut allergy.
expat • expatriate • international • abroad • diplomat
A brief intro on living abroad with special needs, followed by the personal experience of a Canadian mother who has lived in Hong Kong and Turkey, whose son has a fatal peanut allergy.
expat • expatriate • international • abroad • diplomat
Overview of Last Year's Articles (2001)
This month's article focuses on a review of all my 2001 articles. It briefly summarises each article's main point, so as to reinforce and appreciate what was said.
helping children learn • reading power • preparing children to write • montessori • handwriting vs technology
This month's article focuses on a review of all my 2001 articles. It briefly summarises each article's main point, so as to reinforce and appreciate what was said.
helping children learn • reading power • preparing children to write • montessori • handwriting vs technology
Visualizing the Numbers (Part VII)
It is necessary to offer the experience related to larger numbers as well. By using pattern cards we can give children the idea of larger numbers as well. I have observed that most of the children experiencing difficulty in learning mathematics, whatever their age, lack this experience.
visualizing numbers • montessori system • larger numbers • representing larger numbers • feeling numbers
It is necessary to offer the experience related to larger numbers as well. By using pattern cards we can give children the idea of larger numbers as well. I have observed that most of the children experiencing difficulty in learning mathematics, whatever their age, lack this experience.
visualizing numbers • montessori system • larger numbers • representing larger numbers • feeling numbers
What? Maria and Siegfried?
Two of the Six Major Learning Models
montessori • direct instruction model • children • parents • activities
Two of the Six Major Learning Models
montessori • direct instruction model • children • parents • activities
Calming Movement Activities for Children
Children can use movement to calm their bodies and become re-centered and focused. These movement activities also help the child develop balancing skills.
movement activities for children • calming activities in the classroom • montessori peace curriculum • walking on a line • balance beam
Children can use movement to calm their bodies and become re-centered and focused. These movement activities also help the child develop balancing skills.
movement activities for children • calming activities in the classroom • montessori peace curriculum • walking on a line • balance beam
Practical Life Activities for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day allows for a colorful twist to the Montessori Practical Life area.
practical life activities for valentine's day • montessori • hearts • stringing beads • sewing
Valentine's Day allows for a colorful twist to the Montessori Practical Life area.
practical life activities for valentine's day • montessori • hearts • stringing beads • sewing
Teaching Conflict Resolution
Activities such as the Peace Table, the Peace Rose, or the Talking Stick help young children learn about communicating with others.
teaching conflict resolution • montessori peace curriculum • communication skills • peace table • peace flower
Activities such as the Peace Table, the Peace Rose, or the Talking Stick help young children learn about communicating with others.
teaching conflict resolution • montessori peace curriculum • communication skills • peace table • peace flower
Tips for How to Choose Your Child's School
Whether it is preschool, elementary school, middle school or high school, there are an almost overwhelming number of options available to parents making this decision.
tips for choosing child's school • high school academic selection criteria • early childhood education program choices • elementary home school curriculum tips • middle school uniforms
Whether it is preschool, elementary school, middle school or high school, there are an almost overwhelming number of options available to parents making this decision.
tips for choosing child's school • high school academic selection criteria • early childhood education program choices • elementary home school curriculum tips • middle school uniforms
Valentine's Day Food Preparation Activities
Think red and pink when designing activities for the early childhood Montessori food preparation area.
valentine's day foods • food preparation • montessori • practical life curriculum • red foods
Think red and pink when designing activities for the early childhood Montessori food preparation area.
valentine's day foods • food preparation • montessori • practical life curriculum • red foods
Educating the Toddler
The article discusses the importance of educating toddlers in the first three years of life, as during this time, they are sensitive to acquiring the basics of language and maths etc. There is also a mention on research findings that state how early childhood education impinges on future school success and highly-paid occupations.
toddlers • early childhood education • basics • sensitive periods • language
The article discusses the importance of educating toddlers in the first three years of life, as during this time, they are sensitive to acquiring the basics of language and maths etc. There is also a mention on research findings that state how early childhood education impinges on future school success and highly-paid occupations.
toddlers • early childhood education • basics • sensitive periods • language
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.
watching television • health • research • movement • passivity
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.
watching television • health • research • movement • passivity
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'.
toddlers • fine motor skills • gross motor skills • movement • speaking
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'.
toddlers • fine motor skills • gross motor skills • movement • speaking
Choosing a School for Your Child
Public, Private, Alternative and Homeschooling choices all have their own unique benefits and challenges, but one will fit your child better than the rest.
public schools • private schools • alternative schools • homeschooling • choosing a school for your child
Public, Private, Alternative and Homeschooling choices all have their own unique benefits and challenges, but one will fit your child better than the rest.
public schools • private schools • alternative schools • homeschooling • choosing a school for your child
Old-Fashioned Toddler Gift Ideas
Tired of light-up Widgets? Noisy Whizzers and Buzzers? Here are some suggestions for Montessori type gift ideas that toddler or preschool age children will love!
old-fashioned toys • montessori gift ideas • traditional toddler presents • simple • wooden animals
Tired of light-up Widgets? Noisy Whizzers and Buzzers? Here are some suggestions for Montessori type gift ideas that toddler or preschool age children will love!
old-fashioned toys • montessori gift ideas • traditional toddler presents • simple • wooden animals
Presents for Three-Year-Old Boys
Three-year-old boys are playful, energetic and learning at a rapid pace. Here are some creative gift ideas that will reflect that fact.
three year old boys • gift ideas • presents • old fashioned toys • traditional toys
Three-year-old boys are playful, energetic and learning at a rapid pace. Here are some creative gift ideas that will reflect that fact.
three year old boys • gift ideas • presents • old fashioned toys • traditional toys
Word Reading Activities for the Young Child
After the young child is introduced to the basics of reading, fun activities involving word cards and corresponding objects are designed to encourage further reading.
word reading activities for the young child • games with the montessori pink level word cards an • the first reading exercise • reading requires practice • guess the pink level object
After the young child is introduced to the basics of reading, fun activities involving word cards and corresponding objects are designed to encourage further reading.
word reading activities for the young child • games with the montessori pink level word cards an • the first reading exercise • reading requires practice • guess the pink level object
What is a Social Entrepreneur?
Social entrepreneurship isn't new, but the buzz generated by those who practice it is. Learn more about this emerging form of entrepreneurship here.
social entrepreneur • social entrepreneurship • entrepreneur • entrepreneurship • entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneurship isn't new, but the buzz generated by those who practice it is. Learn more about this emerging form of entrepreneurship here.
social entrepreneur • social entrepreneurship • entrepreneur • entrepreneurship • entrepreneurs
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