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Posted on 10/29/09

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Hey all. New to montessori and glad I found this chatboard.
Seems like someone writes back at least every few days... I
just started working for a montessori school a few weeks
ago, working with the toddlers.. I've worked in many
settings with children , a low income preschool, a
christian school, a chain daycare, and most recently a
nanny... but none like this. it's very challenging for me
but I like it because it keeps me on my toes . There isn't
any AMI Training near to me, so I was thinking about the
online training.. I saw a post from before that says its
not always good, so I was wondering if anyone else had
thoughts to share on that? I have not even completed my
Associates in child development yet, half way there.. Doing
an ALL online school. I'm already having my doubts about
that too.. But I have to work a full time job and sometimes
weekends to make ends meet, so I can't take the time off
for school. The montessori training I heard about is
monday-friday so I wouldnt be able to work if I did that ,
plus its about a 1.5 hour drive... Also.. any tips about
familiarizing yourself with everything montessori. I try to
observe as much as I can, but I'm usually busy doing
diapers or duties that need to be done throughout the
classroom while the head teacher does all the "work" with
the children. I Feel like I can't really give them a lesson
since I don't know it all myself. I'm trying to learn as I
go but I'm getting impatient. The children are so well
behaved and smart I know that I would be interested in
keeping a job like this for a very long time. I'm just such
a newbie lol!! help? M

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