I Love MontessoriUnderstanding Practical Life Series: Part 3 Sensitive PeriodJune 30, 2008 by Miss Norma | 2 comments
The sensitive period in development are periods of special sensitivity related to certain elements in the environment. Sensitive periods are transitory- after the child has acquired certain functions or determined characteristics, that particular sensitive period gives way to another and different one. Sensitivities appears as an irresistible [...] Continue Reading…
Arts and Crafts in a Montessori ClassroomJune 26, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
Arts and Crafts is pretty much incorporated into the Cultural and Practical Life areas of the classroom. Here, the children learn to cut, paste and be creative. The children also learn about different artists and their art. The children also get to work on group or individual projects related [...] Continue Reading…
Cultural Studies in a Montessori ClassroomJune 24, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
Cultural studies teaches the children about our world. It is Science, Biology, Geography and the studies of human life.
In science children learn about experiments. They learn the first steps of how to conduct experiments. Children are introduced to simple scientific concepts such as magnets and the [...] Continue Reading…
Understanding the Sensorial Environment Series: Part 2June 21, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
The Sensorial environment is important in a Montessori classroom because learning is reliant on the five senses. This bonded relationship between learning and the senses is relevant in the development of the forming child. The importance of the senses in relationship to the expansion of the mind [...] Continue Reading…
Understanding Practical Life Series: Part 2June 18, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
The overall organization of the Practical Life area is crucial. The materials and manner in which they are placed is pivotal. The key is to create an ease of usage and access. Creating an inviting and engulfing environment will become the determining factor in whether or [...] Continue Reading…