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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Science, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Evolution: Why Did Fish Grow Feet? By Anne Rooney Anne Rooney does a great job of explaining evolution from a scientific point of view. The information is clear and concise. The illustrations of plants and animals are large and colorful. This book could easily be used in Montessori Elementary classrooms as an accompaniment to the […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mathematics, MFA, Montessori Middle School, Science
Ordinary People Change the World Written by Brad Meltzer illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos his is a great set of books! I checked with our elementary teacher and she said definitely for Lower Elementary age children (6-9 years old). The four books that are in this gift set are: I am Rosa Parks; I am Amelia […]
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Imagination, Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), School Leadership, Science, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC
Take a Deep Breath! Get Inspired! Having an atmosphere of inspiration can perk up and deeply enhance any Montessori program. But, how to be inspiring? Be part of this webinar with Michael Dorer to consider ten Strategies for Inspiration. Your classroom and your school can be an inspiring place, brimming with enthusiasm. Breathe deeply! Now […]
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by Prairie Boulmier | Montessori Teachers, Science, The International Montessori Council
have been blessed. Not only have I had the opportunity to find a wonderful approach to education for my children, but I have also discovered an education for myself, after years of searching for meaning and context for my own life. Grateful am I for the chance to ponder the work of Dr. Maria Montessori, […]
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Imagination, Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori students, Parent Education, Primary (3-6), Science, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC, Writing
Download PDF of slides Is Montessori education purely a reality-based program or is it a means of stimulating and developing the imagination? Are these two goals incompatible or complimentary? Michael and Tim discuss the meaning of imagination, kinds of imagination, its role in Montessori schools, and to compare it in Montessori to conventional schools. We compare and contrast imagination in both the […]
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by Michael Johnson | Montessori Teachers, Science, The International Montessori Council
f you could expand your primary equipment set to include the fundamentals of physics and technology without the use of video screens or computers of any kind, but rather by using simple, elegant equipment that applies the Montessori Method in principle, technique and aesthetic, and if you could do this for less than the cost […]
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by Ann Epstein Ph.D | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Education, Science
cience may not be a topic that families emphasize with their toddlers. Instead, families may focus on sharing story books, building structures with blocks, exploring crayons and paint, and simply playing with toddlers’ favorite toys. These are all excellent choices, but the world of inquiry-based science offers surprising opportunities for toddlers too. The following […]
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by Margot Garfield-Anderson | Kindergarten, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), Science
t was time again for my annual weekend visit with Blakely Jayne, my oldest granddaughter (she’ll turn four at the end of March). Each year since she was born, my son-in-law ventures down from Rochester, New York to Sarasota, Florida, where I live. While he plays golf with his granddad, I get special time with […]
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by Cathie Perolman | MFA, Science, Uncategorized
Dear Cathie, We are hearing so much about global warming. Although I want my child to develop good habits with respect to the earth, I am unsure about how much information to give him. I want to be sure it does not come across as frightening to a preschooler. Do you have any thoughts on […]
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by John Long | MFA, Outdoor Education / Resources, Science
sing pitchforks and wheel barrows we were clearing dead water hyacinths from the boat ramp and the exposed lake bed. Five middle school students, the park naturalist, Ms. Freund and myself were hard at work, restoring access to a recreational area. It was hard work and we were all working hard – and with good […]
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