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Montessori sometimes has a reputation as being multi-cultural or that it teaches lots about the world. The Montessori curriculum is indeed rich in curriculum experiences that can be used as windows into the world. While these certainly help increase a child's knowledge of the world we can use the Montessori curriculum to help us further develop our practice using modern pedagogical ideas.

Montessori sometimes has a reputation as being multi-cultural or that it teaches lots about the world. The Montessori curriculum is indeed rich in curriculum experiences that can be used as windows into the world. While these certainly help increase a child's knowledge of the world we can use the Montessori curriculum to help us further develop our practice using modern pedagogical ideas.

Measurement is a skill that is formally introduced to students around age 5. Children who have encountered traditional Montessori early childhood materials would have been introduced to sensorial equipment which gives indirect preparation to measurement, for example think of the measurement work a child learns in the knobless cylinders. There are ideas around weight, width, and height.

Measurement is a skill that is formally introduced to students around age 5. Children who have encountered traditional Montessori early childhood materials would have been introduced to sensorial equipment which gives indirect preparation to measurement, for example think of the measurement work a child learns in the knobless cylinders. There are ideas around weight, width, and height.

If you've been here for any length of time I have no time for fundamentalist Montessorians who say Montessori must look like an AMI trained teacher, with a specific brand of resources and a certain class size to be 'real' and perfect white washed shelves etc.

When I was younger I was very keen on making sure my classroom held as much fidelity to the Montessori classrooms I saw in pictures on the internet. Beautiful shelves, children all heads down and working, you probably know what I am talking about! However over time I have modified my thinking into what a prepared environment and productive work cycle looks like, this has become more true for me as I have observed my son and learned about his neurodiversity.

When I was younger I was very keen on making sure my classroom held as much fidelity to the Montessori classrooms I saw in pictures on the internet. Beautiful shelves, children all heads down and working, you probably know what I am talking about! However over time I have modified my thinking into what a prepared environment and productive work cycle looks like, this has become more true for me as I have observed my son and learned about his neurodiversity.

The First Great Story is an awesome story. It has taken me a few years to get to a point where I am comfortable delivering it and ensuring that I am giving a variety of engaging lessons before and after. The following recount took place over three weeks. Some Montessorians say that it is essential that you deliver this story on the first day. I am more pragmatic. I think establishing relationships and routine is helpful so you can pitch the story the right way. Montessori Elementary, Elementary Resources, Upper Elementary, Choice Boards, I Was Wrong, Engaging Lessons, Learning Time, Research Projects, Great Stories

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The First Great Story is an awesome story. It has taken me a few years to get to a point where I am comfortable delivering it and ensuring that I am giving a variety of engaging lessons before and after. The following recount took place over three weeks. Some Montessorians say that it is essential that you deliver this story on the first day. I am more pragmatic. I think establishing relationships and routine is helpful so you can pitch the story the right way.

There is no uniform list despite what many Montessorians may tell you. It is common to find Montessori articles and teaching that show Grace and Courtesy as being monolithic and centered around traditional western ideals. One such article is Mary Lou Cobb's where she actively advocates handshakes over fist bumps and tells that all children in her school are taught eye contact is needed when greeting someone.

There is no uniform list despite what many Montessorians may tell you. It is common to find Montessori articles and teaching that show Grace and Courtesy as being monolithic and centered around traditional western ideals. One such article is Mary Lou Cobb's where she actively advocates handshakes over fist bumps and tells that all children in her school are taught eye contact is needed when greeting someone.

From the children’s furniture to the baskets and trays and all the child-sized tools for practical life, IKEA is one of the best places to shop for your Montessori home.So follow me in IKEA and watch what I have picked out for you.Also, download The Ultimate IKEA Shopping List for your Montessori needs by subscribing to my newsletter with the link below.

From the children’s furniture to the baskets and trays and all the child-sized tools for practical life, IKEA is one of the best places to shop for your Montessori home.So follow me in IKEA and watch what I have picked out for you.Also, download The Ultimate IKEA Shopping List for your Montessori needs by subscribing to my newsletter with the link below.

The Video covers -Why to include indigenous views -A quick recap of the developmental features of the 3-6 and 6-12 child referring to Montessori pedagogy - A walk through of ways we can integrate indigenous viewpoints and language into: *Math *Language *Cosmic/Cultural *Science Primary Students, Primary Classroom, Montessori, Australian Curriculum, Pedagogy, Handouts, Recap, Teaching Resources, Cosmic

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The Video covers -Why to include indigenous views -A quick recap of the developmental features of the 3-6 and 6-12 child referring to Montessori pedagogy - A walk through of ways we can integrate indigenous viewpoints and language into: *Math *Language *Cosmic/Cultural *Science

Christmas or any other celebrations can be an overwhelming time. We are caught in a spiral of must do and we want to create a magical time for our children, sometimes at great costs: energy costs, money costs and calmness costs. In the book “Simplicity Parenting”, Kim John Payne talks about “soul fever”. So how to avoid the soul fever this Christmas? Diy Holiday Gifts, Holiday Baby, Christmas Gifts For Kids, Christmas Activities, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Christmas Crafts, Novelty Christmas, Autumn Crafts

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Christmas or any other celebrations can be an overwhelming time. We are caught in a spiral of must do and we want to create a magical time for our children, sometimes at great costs: energy costs, money costs and calmness costs. In the book “Simplicity Parenting”, Kim John Payne talks about “soul fever”. So how to avoid the soul fever this Christmas?

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In our family, we don’t pretend that Santa Claus exists. Full stop. No elves, no gift from Santa, no cookies and warm milk… However, we celebrate Christmas as a family and we spend time together. We offer a few gifts to the children and if we have guests, we offer them gifts too. We decorate the house and the Christmas tree. Read my tips about how to introduce or not Santa to your children, the Montessori way! Toddler Montessori Activities, Montessori Practical Life, Montessori Education, Montessori Classroom, Parenting Toddlers, Family Parenting

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In our family, we don’t pretend that Santa Claus exists. Full stop. No elves, no gift from Santa, no cookies and warm milk… However, we celebrate Christmas as a family and we spend time together. We offer a few gifts to the children and if we have guests, we offer them gifts too. We decorate the house and the Christmas tree. Read my tips about how to introduce or not Santa to your children, the Montessori way!

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In the series of blog posts Montessori in the Kitchen: here 40 ideas for your toddler. You may have observed that your little one is keen to participate while you cook or prepare food. But what is he able to do? Here is a non exhaustive list of what a tod Montessori Toddler Activities, Montessori Lessons, Montessori Baby, Homeschooling

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In the series of blog posts Montessori in the Kitchen: here 40 ideas for your toddler. You may have observed that your little one is keen to participate while you cook or prepare food. But what is he able to do? Here is a non exhaustive list of what a tod

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live in the grey. I know there are some Montessorians that will say categorically that worksheets are universally bad and should not be seen in an "authentic" Montessori classroom or homeschool. I'm here to share why I am pragmatic about them and how I (currently) use them. Like other areas of my teaching my pedagogy on worksheets has changed overtime Worksheets, Homeschool, Teaching, Sayings, Blog, Lyrics, Blogging

live in the grey. I know there are some Montessorians that will say categorically that worksheets are universally bad and should not be seen in an "authentic" Montessori classroom or homeschool. I'm here to share why I am pragmatic about them and how I (currently) use them. Like other areas of my teaching my pedagogy on worksheets has changed overtime

Probably, if the children needed one.Trampolines as we know them were patented in 1945, only a few years before Montessori died.Prepared Environments need to meet the needs of the learners in the classroom.Our homeschool room has a mini trampoline, rocking board and areas to 'hide' in to reduce sensory overload and help with regulation. Mini Trampoline, Sensory Overload, Social Media Outlets, Homeschool Rooms, Trampolines

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Probably, if the children needed one.Trampolines as we know them were patented in 1945, only a few years before Montessori died.Prepared Environments need to meet the needs of the learners in the classroom.Our homeschool room has a mini trampoline, rocking board and areas to 'hide' in to reduce sensory overload and help with regulation.

Brain breaks are a way of giving the brain a moment of rest or reprieve from focused work. In this article from Edutopia the author cites numerous research about the benefits of breaks for children based on real life examples. While Montessori includes lots of physical or seemingly relaxing activities such as walking to the shelf or watering a plant children do need opportunities to relax and move as part of their day. In particular children with behavioural and learning needs Sewing Activities, Quiet Activities, Relaxing Activities, Stem Activities, Physical Activities, Classroom Jobs, Movement Idea, Card Workout

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Brain breaks are a way of giving the brain a moment of rest or reprieve from focused work. In this article from Edutopia the author cites numerous research about the benefits of breaks for children based on real life examples. While Montessori includes lots of physical or seemingly relaxing activities such as walking to the shelf or watering a plant children do need opportunities to relax and move as part of their day. In particular children with behavioural and learning needs