I Love MontessoriCultural 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…
Understading the Math Environment Series: Part 1June 15, 2008 by Miss Norma | One comment
Math is a crucial part of a Montessori classroom because children have a natural interest in numbers and counting. Children will innately go to the math area without even being invited for a lesson. Children usually have some previous knowledge of numbers before going to school because [...] Continue Reading…
Why I Love MontessoriJune 13, 2008 by Miss Norma | No comments
I love Montessori because I see so much more in the children. I worked in a public school as a substitute and I enjoyed doing that but I felt like I could see or help the children get what they wanted. I substituted for a middle school for the [...] Continue Reading…