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One thing that stresses me out is when I try to give lessons to kids and they turn me down or aren't interested. Coercing them into learning conflicts with the philosophy that brought me to Montessori.
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Montessori Freebie Someone on the montessorimakers yahoo egroup just posted this link to printable control charts for the science puzzles. They would make great templates for 3 part cards or whatnot
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~~ The other day I saw the craziest spider on the wall outside, and I wanted to share: spider The kids have been interested in bugs recently, specifically butterflies and caterpillars. I bought this set from some montessori company on ebay of the butterfl
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Pour cornmeal onto tray. Place ABC cards beside tray. Sit 5 year old at table and tray in front of 5 year old. Mix and allow to “chill” for approx. 1/2 hour. You’ll know when she’s done!-Montessori tactile exercises
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Montessori... I've been a busy girl today and am wearing down. I've printed off addition facts booklets, prepared math worksheets--some for use with the Bead Frame,
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. One thing where we disagree is in the realm of computers. The Montessori philosophy puts computers on the level of television, in that the child is passive and simply watching a screen. While I can concede that, I think the computer is more important be
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The Montessori system is set up to enhance the childs 5 senses and their sense of esteem and of right and wrong. It's set to encourage the child to explore. There are no desks, no homework, no syllabus, no set A,B,C path to instruct the child.
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Our drama box began with remnants of Halloween costumes, old dress shoes (cowboy boots and red sparkle heels!) and a forgotten black dress. From garage sales and closet cleanings, we added items as varied as tablecloths, napkins, sheets, old scarves, banda
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"Land School," which is basically a working farm in western Wisconsin. It was an incredible trip, and we had tasty food and worked really hard. Such a cool experience to see kids really doing the Montessori thing when you looked across the main camp area
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Then I made a felt continents map. This is a large blue piece of felt for the ocean with each continent cut out of stiffened felt in it's appropriate color to match the continents globe. -Wonderful ideas and pictures for geography-what fun!
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