Tag: construct

Are we going far or not far enough

After all these years as a Montessori teacher I came to the understanding that the albums that one creates, studies and internalizes are after all a base to build upon. In this particular case I am talking about upper elementary 5th or 6th grade.… Continue Reading “Are we going far or not far enough”

Where the magic happens …

Open Day ‘International Montessori’ Brussels/Belgium

Montessori Madness

Awesome … It says it all …

Sandpaper Letters

Preparation of mind and hand The preparation of writing must be, twofold. The preparation of the hand and the mind in order to be able to communicate, the mind must contain an idea being those communications and an intellectual ability to form the ideas… Continue Reading “Sandpaper Letters”

Nice pictures

Check it out … http://pant-hoots.blogspot.com/2012/01/earthy-leaves_23.html

Quote. Dr. Maria Montessori

Dr. Montessori said: “The aim is not to create a cultural mind, but a spiritual soul based on reality. Therefore, history should not be taught as a collection of dates and places. But rather be approched to arouse gratitude and appreciation. This gratitude should… Continue Reading “Quote. Dr. Maria Montessori”

The Teacher – part II

The elementary teacher should have a conversation with the primary teacher to get as much information about the children that will enter his class. Any information the teacher can give about the children’s interests and strengths will be helpful for the elementary teacher. This… Continue Reading “The Teacher – part II”

The Teacher

There needs to be a profound change in the character of the adult to successfully fulfill the role of a Montessori teacher. The adult has to put aside adjectives like omnipotence, power, authority, pride and vanity. Another aspect to put aside is the idea… Continue Reading “The Teacher”

THE NOUN – Symbol