Montessori education is an educational approach developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori and characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. Although a range of practices exists under the name "Montessori", the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the American Montessori Society (AMS) cite these elements as essential:[2][3]
- Mixed age classrooms, with classrooms for children ages 2½ or 3 to 6 years old by far the most common
- Student choice of activity from within a prescribed range of options
- Uninterrupted blocks of work time, ideally three hours
- A constructivist or "discovery" model, where students learn concepts from working with materials, rather than by direct instruction
- Specialized educational materials developed by Montessori and her collaborators
- Freedom of movement within the classroom
- A trained Montessori teacher
My name is Chelsea, and I am starting this blog as a place for traditional teachers to learn to make their classrooms into a Montessori classroom. I have been a traditional teacher for 6 years, but over this school year I have been evolving into a true Montessori teacher :) You see, Montessori is more than just materials and training, Montessori is a state of mind....a peace within you that flows forth into your classroom. My goal is to help any teacher adopt the Montessori philosophy and mindfulness to create a Montessori environment in their classroom. I will do this through pictures, videos, and simple explanations that anyone can understand. Share and Enjoy :)
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