It is not enough for the teacher to love the child. She must first love and understand the universe. She must prepare herself, and truly work at it.
-Maria Montessori
There’s an old saying “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. That is certainly the case for Montessori teachers. We know that having a prepared environment is crucial to the success of our Montessori classroom, but what about the preparation of self?
Using core Montessori values as a guide, here are some tips for getting the most out of and enjoying your first day back to school.
Answers to Real Questions About Montessori Mixed Age Grouping
I've been a Montessori teacher for several years and each year I find myself being asked about the necessity for mixed age grouping. T...
Montessori Classroom Activity Ideas for the First Day of School
I woke up in a panic in the middle of the night. School starts in three weeks! What am I going to do that first week of school? I've be...
Montessori Foundation Activities - The Silence Game
When I was a young girl, my sister and I, being typical siblings, would sing, play and ‘fight’ in the car. I can remember when my mother w...
You and Your Montessori Child: Getting Back to Nature
“Going out” into the world isn't something that only happens in the Montessori classroom. It happens in our Montessori homes, as well....
Spelling in the Montessori Upper Elementary Classroom: Ideas for Better Linguistic Learning
For several years, I struggled with creating a spelling program for my Upper Elementary Montessori students. I wanted to build a spelling ...
Montessori Philosophy: Nature- Nurturer to the Whole Child
"I would therefore initiate teachers into the observation of the most simple forms of living things, which all those aids which scien...
Montessori Summer Activities: Woodworking- Teaching Montessori Students Respect and Responsibility
Summertime is the perfect time for outdoor projects. Maria Montessori believed that young children ought to be engaged in meaningful work ...
Montessori Philosophy: Moving from Concrete to Abstract
"If education is always to be conceived along the same antiquated lines of a mere transmission of knowledge, there is little to be ho...
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Thank you to the NAMC Montessori community!
This year marks NAMC’s 20th anniversary of providing quality Montessori distance training and curriculum development to Montessorians around the globe. Since we began in 1996, we have grown to build a fantastic community of students, graduates, and schools in over 120 countries. We are grateful for your continued support and dedication to furthering the reach and success of the Montessori method. Thank you for sharing this amazing milestone with us!