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Upper Elementary Guide

by Renee Boschert

Mar 7, 2011

Wimberley Montessori in Wimberley Texas is looking for an Upper Elementary Guide for Fall 2011. Check us out on our website: wimberleymontessorischool.com

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Looking for job

by M. Cunningham

Mar 12, 2011

Looking for a position. I am primary certified AMS and would like to work in Ireland or Scotland. Mature with many years experience.

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Going Out in preschool/full time program?

by Jane

Mar 18, 2011

Hello, there. Do you take your preschool students for going out every week/month? I know elementary classrooms usually do this. How about preschool children?

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maureen On 3/18/11, Jane wrote: or two weeks. It might just be a nature walk around the block but we are within walking distance of a really nice park and the city's bus stop. We take the bus to several places. We rarely go by car. We can walk to grocery stores, fire and police stations, etc. We are ideally located. I didn't go as often at my last school s...See More

Mar 18, 2011

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Glenda Hi from Australia, I take my toddlers out to feed the ducks in a nearby park about once a week, sometimes more often. We also go to the pet shop, library, supermarket and other walks in the community. It's quite easy once you get started and set some ground rules. I let the 2-3 year olds know that if they can't be sensible they will not be able to ...See More

Mar 19, 2011

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employment

by Angela C. Smaldino

Mar 25, 2011

I need to find a job in Dallas right now. I have a BA plus admins units

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Maximum number of children in a 3-6 age group classroom

by CM

Apr 2, 2011

How many children would you recommend in a 3-6 age group class. I am working with two non-Montessori teacher assistants and a group of 36 children. It is a new school and started in Oct. 2010. At the beginning there were just 8 children but every week bunch of kids are joining the program. Now it is full. The room is very big and has been licensed ...See More

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CM Thanks Maureen and CS. I am trying my best. Like CS said, I do have plan and update it weekly on what lessons I was able to give. Actually my assistants are new and even today couple of children joined today. So I guess I need to give some time and keep working on grace and courtesy. Thanks again for your support. On 4/04/11, CS wrote: > The mos...See MoreThanks Maureen and CS. I am trying my best. Like CS said, I do have plan and update it weekly on what lessons I was able to give. Actually my assistants are new and even today couple of children joined today. So I guess I need to give some time and keep working on grace and courtesy. Thanks again for your support. On 4/04/11, CS wrote: > The most I've ever had was 28 with just me & an assistant. While > it was extremely busy, somewhat noisy, the work ethic was > strong - maybe b'cos kids noticed everyone else being engaged & > it just rubbed onto them. I do admit that giving lessons was > hard & I had to make weekly plans as to which child will receive > which lesson - I had to, otherwise some child will always end up > being left out. > That being said, my productive class number is about 20-22 & > even that depends on the quality of the children & their > dynamics. I would strongly recommend having a plan in your work > cycle that covers something like - > > - which children may receive lessons on specific days (bear into > acct that sometimes you may have to digress). I made plans that > included the parttime or early dismissal children getting > lessons in the morning & others getting theirs in the afternoon. > But I made sure I met with all kids few times throughout the > week either by receiving new lessons or going over existing ones > with them. I had a daily lesson log which I updated daily. > > - what each of yr assistants are to do when you are giving > lessons. > My assistant & I were extremely attuned to things happening in > all corners of the classroom (you just have to with so many > kids) - if I was with a child or group, I was not be interrupted > & she would oversee the classroom. If she were busy, then I > would oversee the class. It wasn't perfect but the kids were > VERY quick in realizing our structure & I will say it worked > most of the time. We even role-played so they knew how the > structure was to work. I let them be the teacher & my assistant > & I were the kids & we would constantly badger them for lessons > & they had to figure out how to "deal" with us. :) > > Bottom line - Having a plan in action has worked great for me & > go over that plan with the kids. They don't have to know who > gets lessons when but I strongly see the benefit to sharing your > style with them so they are clear on your expectations of them. > > Good luck!

Apr 5, 2011

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CS Oh....I know how that works.....I inherited a classroom in Feb a few yrs ago with very dysfunctional kids & a then assistant who had no clue about class dynamics. Even before I could bring them to a routine, I kept getting new kids (ALL BOYS) at the rate of a few a week till June. It was unbelievable.

I don't know how I survived.....b...See More

Apr 6, 2011

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PINK TOWER

by JJ

Apr 6, 2011

When I presented PINK TOWER to a few of my 2.5 -3 yo children, I observed that they had a tendency of kicking down the built tower. They did obey when I stopped them, but it seemed that they had less fun.

I remember in Dr. Montessori's book she described children knocking down PINK TOWER and they were joyful at doing so. So I wonder: shoul...See More

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Wishlist

by CM

Apr 19, 2011

Hi everyone,

My director just sent an email to parents asking them to donate something during the teacher appreciation week. She told me to make a wishlist. I have never done it before. Not sure what to ask for. For books, should I give names of the books or category. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

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CS We usually do this during Meet The Teacher at the beginning of school or during open house. I guess your needs really depend on what you think you need (to a certain degree). I have asked for these in the past :

- Books with audio (CD) (age appropriate) - Used boombox - Sharpeners with lids - Old puzzles - Any small glassware (for Practica...See More

Apr 21, 2011

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CM Dear CS, Thanks for the tips.I really liked your idea of apple tree. Take care. CM On 4/21/11, CS wrote: > We usually do this during Meet The Teacher at the beginning > of school or during open house. I guess your needs really > depend on what you think you need (to a certain degree). I > have asked for these in the past : > > - B...See More

Apr 21, 2011

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Public schools using Montessori methods?

by Nepalec

Apr 22, 2011

Hi,

Anyone can recommend a private Montessori school for toddlers in Toronto, CA? Looking for a school with good reputation, experienced teachers and low turnover rates

To follow up, are there any public schools in Toronto that are using Montessori methods and have experienced teachers? Thanks. Victor

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Mirror Polishing

by MLC

Apr 25, 2011

I just recently ordered the Mirror Polishing activity from Montessori Services. It seems different from the way my album presents it. I was just curious if anyone has ever ordered this work from MS and if so, how should it be prepared? There is a polish tablet and a dropper with a small glass bowl. Does the teacher prepare the polish ahead of time ...See More

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Leaving Montessori...but.....need advice.

by J.J

Apr 28, 2011

I have taught Montessori Primary & Elementary for 7 years & left it last June after the elementary program didn't continue due to lack of enrollment. I have basically taken this yr off & plan to get back into teaching in fall.

The thing is - I want to do something different in education (admin, curriculum, etc) rather than be i...See More

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J.J Thank you so much for your candid responses!

19 & 30 years??? WOW! Such dedication. But you both hit the nail on the head for me.

I am actually in my late 30s & my 1st career was as a software trainer for a year which paved the way into teaching, though my second was in software programming for 6 years. This is my 3rd ca...See More

Apr 28, 2011

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nadine parkes On 4/28/11, maureen wrote: > On 4/28/11, J.J wrote: >> I have taught Montessori Primary & Elementary for 7 years & >> left it last June after the elementary program didn't >> continue due to lack of enrollment. I have basically taken >> this yr off & plan to get back into teaching in fall. >> >> Th...See MoreOn 4/28/11, maureen wrote: > On 4/28/11, J.J wrote: >> I have taught Montessori Primary & Elementary for 7 years & >> left it last June after the elementary program didn't >> continue due to lack of enrollment. I have basically taken >> this yr off & plan to get back into teaching in fall. >> >> The thing is - I want to do something different in >> education (admin, curriculum, etc) rather than be in a >> class & I just don't feel excited about the thought of a >> working as a lead again in a class. I LOVE education but I >> just want to do something different. >> >> Is it wrong of me to feel this way? > > > No, I don't think it is wrong for you to feel that way. One > should never be wrong for having feelings! You have had a > year off to reflect on your previous experiences teaching. To > me, if you had felt a passion for teaching, you would be > itching to get right back into it. Follow your inner self and > look for a career that utilizes the skills and training you > had for the teaching job and when you find it, it will make > sense to you. > > I have been in Montessori for almost 30 years and plan on > leaving the field very soon. I feel at peace with myself. I > am ready. I am playing around with ideas as to what road I > want to travel next, but school related is not it right now. > I have to let you know that Montessori was my third career > and this is the longest I have stayed in anything. None of my > three careers seem related to each other, but when I found > Montessori, it all seemed to fall together. I am a bit > surprised at how easily I am ready to give up this career as > I had planned on sticking with it until I dropped. > > I am curious, are you in your early 30's? I know that was > the age I was at when I felt restless and ready for something > different. That was when I found Montessori which was totally > unknown to me before then. Maybe you are just in that phase > where after searching for yourself and what you want to do > with your life in your 20's, then you have assimilated > yourself and have a yearning for a different plan. Just > wondering, you don't have to answer that one. > > I am playing around with the idea of working either in the > mental health field or with the elderly. I can see where my > expertise and experience can fit into either. Good luck with > your choices. Just don't feel bad to want something > different. Hi Maureen, My approach to home school would be very similar to how I would approach a child in the classroom. As you know we follow the child's lead and plan lessons based on the child's readiness. I will be working with a little boy. CJ is five years old he needs help in very area. He does not know how to write, read or do math. At first I plan to do a lot of Practical life and Sensorial to harness the skills that I will need for academics. To promote fine motors skill for writing I will introduce push pin and metal inset.

In terms of payment it depends on your parent. I have been on montessorijobs.com and I seen parents offering as much as $20-$30 per hour. Maureen more are becoming more familiar with the Montessori approach and is quite willing to pay for their child's education. In my case I will be working less hours than I did when I was in the class room. I will also payed a little more. When I think about it I will be payed more for working with one child in comparison to working with many children. Home schooling can be very feasible especially if you are able to work in more than one home for a day. I hope I was able to answer some of your questions.

Apr 29, 2011

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