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The document provides an overview of the Montessori method. It describes some key principles of Montessori education including natural development, creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking. It also discusses the Montessori triangle which emphasizes the relationship between the student, teacher, and prepared environment. Several types of Montessori materials are then outlined, including practical life materials, sensorial materials, math materials and language materials. The document concludes by listing sources for further information on Montessori education.
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- 1. Montessori Method Kelsey Girardot JenniferCramer Aimee Wilson Jessica Gieche Kaitlyn Smith Cary Link
- 2. What is theMontessori method? • • • • • • • Natural development Creativity Problem solving Critical thinking Time management Uninterrupted concentration Children in touch with environment
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- 5. Montessori Materials "All the apparatusmust be meticulously in order, beautiful and shiny, in perfect condition. Nothing must be missing, so that to the child it always seems new, complete and ready for use.― – Maria Montessori
- 6. Important to besure materials are truly Montessori International committee oversees production of materials used in AMI schools
- 7. Everything has a purpose ―grow‖ with the child Self-correcting Made of materials such as wood, wicker, fabric, or metal
- 8. Practical Life Caring forself, others, and the environment Learn every day skills such as pouring, scooping, cleaning, or tying Increase self-esteem and independence Fine motor skill development Learning through trial and error
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- 10. Sensorial Explore world throughtheir senses Explore size, texture, color, weight, sound, and smell. Allows for individual work and repetition Prepare for later math and language
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- 12. Mathematics Understanding of numbersand number relations Abstract concepts Every material is one concept that prepares for the next Practical life and sensorial materials prepare for math
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- 14. Language 1. phonics 2.letter recognition 3. book reading Learn the shape and order of letters through exploration Learn vocabulary for their environment Learn to hold a writing instrument as well as the art of writing
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- 16. Culture and Geography Promotes an understanding of the physical world Understanding that the earth and environment are shared with other people and cultures
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- 18. Music Enhances understanding inall other subject areas Learn rhythmic sounds Promotes creativity Fine motor skills
- 19. Sources (2012). In MontessoriServices . Retrieved June 2, 2012, from http://www.montessoriservices.com Manufacturers of AMI Approved Materials (n.d.). In Association Montessori Internationale. Retrieved June 1, 2012, from http://www.montessori-ami.org/ Montessori Learning Materials (2011). In American Montessori Society. Retrieved June 2, 2012, from http://www.amshq.org/Montessori%20Education/Introduction%20to%20Montes sori/Montessori%20Learning%20Materials.aspx Montessori Materials (2008). In Northwest Montessori School. Retrieved June 1, 2012, from http://www.northwestmontessori.org/submain.php?category=faqs&subnav=materials Montessori Materials (n.d.). In Family Montessori Preschool of Loyola. Retrieved June 1, 2012, from http://www.fmployola.com/materials3.htm Montessori Materials and Learning Environments (2011). In The International Montessori Index. Retrieved June 2, 2012, from http://www.montessori.edu/prod.html Program (n.d.). In Wesgami Montessori School. Retrieved June 2, 2012, from http://wmontessori.com/program/ The Environment (n.d.). In Montessori St. Nicholas Charity. Retrieved June 2, 2012, from http://www.montessori.org.uk/what_is_montessori/the_environment
- 20. Montessori Water Activities Canrelate to: •Practical life •Pouring •When to stop/knowing a glass is full •Math and measurement •Science •What happens when soap or food coloring is added?
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- 22. Materials Does not requirea $200+ water/sand table If you know someone handy, instructions to constructwww.montessorimaterials.org/sensorial/ MontessoriWaterTable.pdf
- 23. Household Materials Basin, shallowor deep Beads Sponges Ping pong balls Whisk Ladle Strainer Glasses Measuring cup
- 24. Activities Mix beads withwater, practice pouring through drainer so that beads are separated from water Whisk- can add soap Spooning floating objects Pouring Water with sponges and wringing out
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- 26. Pouring back andforth • • • • Enhances control and coordination Independence Self help skills Learn ways to clean up
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- 28. Practical Life Station • Practicepouring water from pitcher into cups. • Practice using the line on the cups. • Practice pouring water from cup to cup/pitcher to pitcher. • Use rags provided to clean up spills. • Practice spooning rice and corn. (Either just spooning them up or placing into other bowl) • Think about how this helps with coordination and concentration. Can you do the task if you are not concentrating?
- 29. The Montessori Approach Using sensorymaterials in the classroom
- 30. Our Sensory Centers….. TextureFeeling Sound Boxes Shake the boxes and listen to the sounds they make. Match the sounds and place them as a pair on the tray Check your answers by flipping over the boxes to match the colors. Explore the textures of the materials How do they feel? What could they be used for? Do any feel the same? Match them! Classify or order them by texture or color. Try using a blindfold to match the textures.
- 31. What is thebenefit? Sound Boxes Increases ability to recognize and compare sounds Promotes self confidence and independence Requires focus and concentration Texture Feeling teaches students to identify and compare textures Increases vocabulary used to describe what they feel (rough, smooth)
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- 33. The Basics ofSnack Time • • • • Can be eaten at any time of the day Have a space for children to prepare it Use real materials Children serve and clean up
- 34. Students Learn To… • • • • Seethemselves as a member of the group Move carefully Focus Complete sequential steps • • • • Concentrate Make intelligent choices Persevere Gain a better understanding of real life materials
- 35. At Our SnackCenter… • Work with the other students at the center to prepare a snack. Help each other set the table, cut the apples, and pour the drink. • Think about how this experience enriches a child‘s understanding of food & food preparation. • Don‗t forget to wash your dishes when you‘re finished! •
- 36. The Montessori Approach Guide tousing clay in the classroom
- 37. Why Clay? Helps childrendevelop control and coordination through handling Helps develop fine motor skills and muscles Pre-Cursor for developing skills for cutting. Develops appropriate hand and finger control and builds appropriate hand muscles
- 38. Children learn that everymaterial has a purpose, and are able to explore that material within a controlled environment. "It was not the method which produced the great changes in the children, so much as it was the great changes in the children which produced the method." —Maria Montessori
- 39. ―Working Freely WithinLimits‖ Children determine a goal or objective for working with the material Children explore and create while building fine motor muscle control Teacher provides clay materials and environment necessary for children to obtain their goal.
- 40. Create an animal orbug observed Learn geographic structures through creating model geographic land plots Creating and exploring shapes Possible Activities Montessori approach to clay use at home and in the classroom
- 41. At our ClayCenter… Look at the pictures of different animals (in a real Montessori classroom, we would have actual bugs instead of pictures). Then learn through creating! This demonstrates use of a science lesson learning about bugs through Montessori approach
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- 43. Montessori in theHome • • • • • Independence Self-help Transitions Working while playing Interests
- 44. Furniture • • • • Best if child-sized Chairswhere feet can touch the floor Shelves in every room Low bed at child‘s height
- 45. Meals • • • • • Allow child topartake in preparation Real utensils and plates Pour, stir, mix Set table Clean dishes
- 46. Snacks • • • Have a cupboardor drawer Spot in the fridge Easily accessible
- 47. NAP/choices • • • Allow child tochoose when to nap Allow child to make own decisions Give options
- 48. Toys/Books • • • • Easily accessible Organized Baskets, trays,shelves, books shelf Neat and not crowded
- 49. Art • Q-tips, cottonballs, tissue paper • Crayons, colored pencils, markers • Paint, paint brushes • Paper
- 50. Practical Life • • • • Dishes, beans,rice, silverware Button, zip, lacing boards Shoe polishing, ironing Soap and water for washing
- 51. Sources Montessori Info: http://www.sunrisemontessori.com/montessori_in_the_home.htm Girlwith dishes image: http://mommylife.net/archives/2007/04/montessori_at_h_12.html Child sized table and chairs image: http://kidstableandchairset.net/ Silverware imagehttp://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/6051621/2/stock-photo-6051621silverware-set.jpg Snack cupboard image: http://familyfanatic.blogspot.com/2010/07/snack-cupboard.html Napping boy image:http://stealsanddealsforkids.com/category/articles-of-interest/page/2/ Toys on shelf image: http://planningwithkids.com/2008/06/19/rotating-the-childrens-toys/ Finger painting girl image: http://www.inhabitots.com/eco-friendly-art-supplies-for-mini-fingerpainters/ Boy scoop image: http://www.ourmontessorihome.com/2010/10/what-is-practical-life/ Montessori in the Home: http://www.ourmontessorihome.com/2010/10/what-is-practical-life/
Editor's Notes
- #3 Article: Michael Olaf, 2009Photo: http://www.headstartmontessori.ca/method.html
- #4 Article: Michael Olaf, 2009http://www.montessorivirginiabeach.com/?s=montessori.php&search_404=1 (Right photo)http://www.montessori-preschool-berlin.de/montessori-method.html (Left photo)
- #5 http://www.montessori.edu/maria.html--Info on Maria Montessori
- #27 http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2007/07/montessori-practical-life-curriculum.htmlhttp://www.monthome.com/pl.htm
- #28 http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2007/07/montessori-practical-life-curriculum.htmlhttp://www.monthome.com/pl.htm
- #38 http://suite101.com/article/montessori-preschool-guide-to-cutting-a313627
- #39 Picture and information taken from: http://www.fms.org/curriculum/EducationalPhilosophy.html
- #40 Information taken from: http://www.fms.org/curriculum/EducationalPhilosophy.html Image taken from: http://www.123rf.com/photo_6758188_child-girl-mould-from-clay-in-play-room-preschool.html