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Single Nut and Bolt

by Michelle

Jun 14, 2013

I've been looking around for a single nut/bolt work designed for Pre-primary age children (age 2). I've seen them in classrooms, but can't seem to find one to order online. The single nut is nicely situated on a block of wood.

Thank you!

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Montessori Charter

by mom3

Jul 9, 2013

I was curious about thoughts on a charter Montessori school? We have moved and I have the option of sending my children to one and I wasn't sure if they are truly close to a true Montessori education.

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max You would need to visit the school and be a mindful observer.

A "name" does not make the school Montessori. Good luck and I hope you find a good fit for your child.

On 7/09/13, mom3 wrote:

> I was curious about thoughts on a charter Montessori

> school? We have moved and I have the option of sending my <...See More

Jul 12, 2013

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montessori teacher and mom My own children attended a Montessori charter for first through fifth grade. I loved it, and they did as well.

The charter was encouraged by a group of parents whose children attended a Montessori preschool, and wanted them to continue on with that philosophy, and there are no others in this area. The teachers were dual certified - Montes...See More

Jul 15, 2013

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Trained Montessorian Looking to Make Transition

by Nicole A Ritzinger

Jul 10, 2013

Hello, I am a primary-trained Montessori teacher and hold a B.S. in Elementary Education. I am currently elementary certified in three states. I am also working on a M.Ed. in Special Education. I have previous experience in a Montessori charter school; albeit rather disheartening. I am interested in joining an inspired staff, true to the Montessori...See More

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suman kapila On 7/10/13, Nadine Parkes wrote: > On 7/10/13, Nicole A Ritzinger wrote: >> Hello, I am a primary-trained Montessori teacher and hold a >> B.S. in Elementary Education. I am currently elementary >> certified in three states. I am also working on a M.Ed. in >> Special Education. I have previous experience in a >> Mon...See More

Jul 15, 2013

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Elsie Koo We are in need of a primary classroom montessori teacher to start asap.

Our website is [link removed]

Please call me at 732-895-5204.

Regards, Elsie Koo

On 7/10/13, Nadine Parkes wrote: > On 7/10/13, Nicole A Ritzinger wrote: >> Hello, I am a primary-trained Montessori teacher and hold a >> B.S...See More

Jul 27, 2013

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Mont. materials needed

by Denise

Jul 12, 2013

I am going to home school my 9 year old this year and I'm looking for a good deal on as much Montessori material as possible. I also have a baby that will need primary stuff. What could you put together as a package that I could afford?

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maureen On 7/12/13, Denise wrote:

> I am going to home school my 9 year old this year and I'm

> looking for a good deal on as much Montessori material as

> possible. I also have a baby that will need primary stuff.

> What could you put together as a package that I could

> afford?

Denise;...See More

Jul 13, 2013

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Suggestions for Timelines

by Michelle

Aug 19, 2013

I need to purchase timelines for my new elementary classroom, any suggestions? I prefer cloth because I don't like how the laminated paper stays rolled.

Thanks!

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Montessori Teachers in Vancouver, BC

by Connie

Aug 27, 2013

Hello,

Our Montessori classroom is growing and we are looking to find a Montessori trained teacher in Vancovuer, BC. Does anyone know where I could find Montessori Trained teachers. Are there good sites with resumes to pull?

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Defiant Behavior

by Gianmarco

Sep 13, 2013

Having trouble with one boy who has emotional problems. He hits and kicks at recess, smiles about it, and blames the other child. His behavior is mostly smiling, bothering others and blaming them.

Towards the end of the day yesterday, he was being disruptive while I was reading to the class, so I turned to him to settle down, which as usu...See More

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could be a long year... If the child has emotional issues he is "different" and you need to have a "different plan" for him. First of all, I think you could address the pick-time (will help you too)and set up a contract with that one child with a true reward for him to behave during that time. (You will have to break that down a lot to get him to understand and buy in) Ki...See More

Sep 14, 2013

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maureen I was fortunate decades ago to receive a copy of Greg Nelson's "Teacher's Bags of Tricks" when I worked as an assistant in a Montessori school. That book became my "backbone" of how I ran a classroom and I found it invaluable all those years I taught. It really helped me in what to say or do when those unexpected behaviors sprung up.

I al...See MoreI was fortunate decades ago to receive a copy of Greg Nelson's "Teacher's Bags of Tricks" when I worked as an assistant in a Montessori school. That book became my "backbone" of how I ran a classroom and I found it invaluable all those years I taught. It really helped me in what to say or do when those unexpected behaviors sprung up.

I always found that building a relationship with any child, but especially those with "issues", made all the difference in the world. Misbehaviors are always a cover up for the "child within" and it was up to me to remove all those layers. It took time but the effort was always worth it. I saw complete changes in many children over a fairly short time when the work in the classroom began to connect with the child.

You didn't say what age group you are working with. I found that the older child who had already been in other types of programs were the ones who had the most difficult challenges to overcome. It wasn't impossible but it took a lot of creativity on my part. There was one very large older boy who was not peaceful who sounds a lot like your student. He was aggressive towards the teachers as well as little girls. He was asked to leave by the six week trial period(in a private school) due to this aggression. I was going to lose a good teacher over him and his own parents were afraid of him. My feeling was in his case, some family therapy was key to his success, I lacked that professional expertise.

One thing I would consider is eliminating a "group time". There is nothing in Montessori's writings that described a "circle time". I think this has more of a traditional "nursery school" thing that some teachers feel is necessary. I dropped reading a book to a large group and simply read to small groups throughout the class time. We had the 3 hour uninterrupted work period so there were several opportunities to share books. Also the children had a vast classroom library to peruse on their own. I have observed in dozens of Montessori classrooms over the years and my belief is that many of those classrooms would benefit from getting rid of that large group time. The teachers often spent more time trying to keep children engaged then the value intended occurred.

I have to admit that I was very good at "circle time" and I did do a much more shortened version after we added an extra half an hour to class. Mine were more music oriented and overall the group was engaged. I am glad my last school went that way and protected the three hour uninterrupted work period. It really does work!

It is still early in the school year and you just need to relax and continue searching for advice and try things that might work. Your young man is showing he loves attention, and he doesn't care if it is attention for doing positive or negative behaviors. Being a Montessori teacher is very complicated and it takes years to really be good at it. We all made mistakes and we had to learn from those and move on.

Sep 14, 2013

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