Children naturally absorb the logic and the beauty of physical science as they interact with …
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The Magic of Color in the Classroom
Color – the stuff of science and poetry, art and beauty. Children and adults love …
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Discover the joy of introducing art appreciation to children in your classroom. Developed by Aline …
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One of the many gifts a Montessori education often brings is a life-long enthusiasm for …
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There are so many opportunities for teachers to optimize oral language in the Montessori classroom. …
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Many teachers think of language objects only as those in boxes used for I Spy …
Read More »Take Another Look at the Metal Insets
As Montessori teachers know, the Metal Insets are the direct preparation for writing. This activity …
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A few days earlier the teacher had given a lesson on how to “break in” …
Read More »Cursive Handwriting: How Important Is It?
Many of us would answer: “Very important!” While Montessorians have deliberated for years whether children …
Read More »Sandpaper Letters – Refresh Your Presentations
The Sandpaper Letters are one of Maria Montessori’s most brilliant materials. Tracing the letters gives …
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