Posts Tagged ‘Maria Montessori’
Discovering Freedom in Routine
Discovering Freedom in Routine “He (the child) lives in a sort of everlasting present. He does not hurry as we do towards the end of the action, because for him the end of the action is the action itself.” —E. M. Standing, Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work Routines, not lesson plans, should be prioritized.…
Read MoreWhy Circle Time is Important in a Montessori Classroom?
Why Circle Time is Important in a Montessori Classroom A classroom in Montessori is a busy place in the morning. Children participate in self-directed and teacher-leading courses. You work, you are active, you are active and you have time. It’s Circle Time before you know! Circle Time cannot be underestimated in Montessori. Circle time is…
Read MoreWork vs. Play
Is there a Difference with Work and Play? “Play is the Child’s Work,” according to Maria Montessori, is one of her most well-known aphorisms. This phrase is frequently misinterpret to imply that work and play are interchangeable and that children should be working rather than playing. However, it was not Dr. Montessori’s intention. Maria Montessori, …
Read MoreThe Prepared Environment
What is a Prepared Environment? Dr. Montessori describes the purpose of the ready environment as follows in her book The Secret of Childhood: “The first goal of the prepared environment is to make the young child independent of the adult as far as possible.” Consequently, the prepared environment is one of Montessori philosophy’s central components.…
Read MoreMaria Montessori, a talented woman (Part 1)
Maria Montessori, a talented woman’s biography (Part 1) Maria Montessori, many people might be familiar with her name. Maybe you found her through some research or reading. Or maybe because the name “Montessori” can be seen with hundreds of kindergartens recently. The Montessori teaching method is becoming more popular with many parents. So that, many…
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