Tag: maria montessori
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How can Montessori help you to teach children to read and to write?
Monterssiori approach to writing by oztrovok
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Montessori Kindergarten: Reports from the Field
Once upon a time, I worked at a Montessori kindergarten in southeast Melbourne for over 6 months. I finally found time to put my impressions down on paper. I had read many books by Maria Montessori herself, monographs about the method, as well as textbooks during my studies at Monash University. I’d also encountered Montessori…
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The Montessori Approach: my experience as a non-montessori teacher
The Montessori method, developed by Italian educator Maria Montessori, has stood the test of time. Despite criticism and shifts in educational fashion, Montessori schools and preschools now exist worldwide. In fact, in the US, noting “Montessori” in a school history can be seen as a plus on a resume. What drew me in were several…
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7 Fascinating, Lesser-Known Facts About Early Childhood Theorists
Think you know everything about the great minds behind early childhood education? Here are 7 fascinating, lesser-known facts about Vygotsky, Montessori, Erikson, Gardner, Steiner, and more. These influential thinkers shaped how we understand and nurture children’s development—and their stories are just as compelling as their theories! 1. Lev Vygotsky’s Brief Life Did you know? Lev…