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Absorbent Mind
Marie Montessori observed how children learned the language without anyone teaching them. This sparked her idea for the “absorbent mind”. Children simply absorb everything in the environment by experiencing it, being part of it. It is therefore important that the environment set up is good, nice and positive since this is what the child will …
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All Around Independence
Students new to Montessori preschool spend much time in the Practical Life area of the classroom, where shelves are filled with activities for dressing, food preparation, sweeping, polishing, and so on. In a variety of ways, Practical Life activities provide the preschool child with skills for self-care, caring for the classroom environment, and all-around independence. …
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A Montessori Perspective
A Montessori classroom is where children can problem solve, grappling with real life issues, while pursuing their own interests. A Montessori child will work in small groups, or “teams”, negotiating their roles and determining the best course of action. They are learning how to work with other’s strengths and weaknesses. They are learning how to assess themselves and how to acquire …
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THE MONTESSORI APPROACH
THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF A MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT PRINCIPLES THIRTEEN – FIFTEEN Children are encouraged to dress themselves and be responsible for their own belongings. Children need to wear clothing that the can manage in order to allow them to be independent. Asking permission to go to the restroom, to the water fountain, or to repeat …
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GALLERY OF SCHOOL
