Early Childhood Education
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Our Mission as an Anti-bias School
As a new school there are all sorts of things you want to make sure you’re setting groundwork for in the first few weeks, and for me at the top of the list was establishing a good foundation for our anti-bias work. I have written before about some of the age- appropriate things we do…
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Almost there!
I am excited to say that the renovation is almost complete. We are looking at a week from tomorrow for the completion of the renovation. So much to do, but also so much done. We’ve got flooring and tile and as I type this we’re finishing the electric and plumbing. It’s all coming together! Share…
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Practical Life in the Montessori Environment – An Introduction
“So, from the age of three till six, being able to now to tackle his environment deliberately and consciously, he begins a period of real constructiveness.” Maria Montessori, p.152, The Absorbent Mind – 1967 When visitors observe in a Montessori classroom, they see children enter the classroom and the practical life area is frequently their…
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The Sensorial Experience in the Montessori Classroom
Some of the most wonderful and unique Montessori materials can be found in the Sensorial area. “The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge….the number of different objects in the world is infinite, while the qualities they possess are limited. These qualities are therefore like the letters of the alphabet which…
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How is Math taught in the Montessori Classroom?
Learn about Dr. Montessori’s genius materials and curriculum progression of mathematical learning in the 3-6 year old classroom (Children’s House).
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How is Language Taught in the Montessori Classroom?
Learn about how Montessori helps children develop language, writing, reading, and grammar skills.
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Montessori and the Development of Independence – Relatedness
Being part of a caring community inspires contribution to that community.
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Montessori and the Development of Independence – Competence
Children are driven to learn practical life skills.
