The teacher … must acquire a moral alertness which has not hitherto been demanded by any other system, and this is revealed in her tranquility, patience, charity and humility. Not words, but virtues, are her main qualification. ~ Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child
Teamwork with Co-Teachers
Collaborating with your Montessori co-teachers and colleagues is a vital part of improving and enriching your classroom instruction and management. Collaborating with other adults is also a fine example of peace education for your Montessori students. This two part post will give you some great ideas on how to collaborate and cooperate with your fellow Montessori Teachers to constantly work at improving the harmony and effectiveness of your lessons and prepared environment.
Introducing History and Passage of Time in a Montessori Preschool: The Birthday Walk and the Clock
Everything must be taught, and everything must be connected with life… —Maria Montessori The Discovery of the Child. The Clock – Relating ...
Introducing History and Passage of Time in a Montessori Preschool: Learning About Seasons
A child, who more than anyone else is a spontaneous observer of nature, certainly needs to have at his disposal material upon which he can ...
Montessori Elementary School Studies: Civil Rights
World-shaking forces are now making the realization of human unity an urgent necessity. The time is past when some racial groups or nations...
Introducing History and Passage of Time in a Montessori Preschool: The Calendar
Teaching history in a Montessori preschool/kindergarten classroom means helping children understand the passage of time. It is a difficul...
Montessori Classroom Design: Fostering Independence in the Prepared Environment
As Montessori educators, one of our most important roles is to foster independence in our students. It is important to evaluate your Monte...
The Art of Observation in the Montessori Classroom — Helpful Tips For Parent Observers
A teacher is destined by his own special work to observe…man when his intellectual life is awakening. —Maria Montessori The Discovery of th...
The Art of Observation in a Montessori Classroom — Sensitive Periods, Productivity and Humor
A Montessori directress is a skilled observer who uses her knowledge and training to provide children with the necessary guidance to facili...
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