I Love MontessoriMaria Montessori, My Quote of the DayJuly 21, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
“Whoever touches the life of the child, touches the most sensitive point of a whole which has roots in the most distant past and climbs towards the infinite future.”
~Maria Montessori
As I looked for a mug for coffee at work I saw the quote on a mug. I so [...] Continue Reading…
Understanding the Language Environment Series: Part 3July 18, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
The sequence of the Language Environment begins with the development of the child’s oral communication, this is why it begins with the Nomenclature lessons and Picture Story. These lessons help the child build confidence in speaking. Some of the Language Area aims are to increase vocabulary, help [...] Continue Reading…
Understanding the Sensorial Environment Series: Part 4July 15, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
Sensorial lessons for the most part are given in silence. Language is used to name the lesson at the beginning and to invite the child to work with the material at the end of the presentation. When language is used during a lesson the directress has [...] Continue Reading…
Understanding Practical Life Series: Part 4 The DirectressJuly 12, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
As a Montesorrian your role as a teacher must be fully comprehended and respected to give the child the greatest learning experience. Two quotes that bring into focus the epitome of the Directress: “The teacher thus becomes a director of the children’s own spontaneous work. She is [...] Continue Reading…
Understading the Math Environment Series: Part 2July 9, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
Working with the Practical Life activities is one of the first ways the child will begin to gain concentration, order, coordination and independence which are necessary to work successfully with the Math materials. The Practical Life exercises involve working through a process; one thing being built upon another. [...] Continue Reading…