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Montessori Concepts

by Kelly

Sep 1, 2009

Do you have any info on materials from Montessori concepts? I have a very small budget for a old school that is trying to get back on their feet. Any feed back would be great. I have heard great things on this board about Montessori Outlet and Allison's. Thanks in advance.

Online Montessori Training

by Jean

Sep 6, 2009

I am interested in training online at [link removed]

no name I know of two teachers who took their training online, so I'm basing my reply on only these two.

Even though the teachers had paid for and received the 'training', it took three years to re-train and provide the practicum experience in order for them to understand the practice behind the theory, which was an expense the school wasn't coun...See More

Sep 6, 2009

Mary I would recommend the AMI training which is done either in a 9 month format or completed over 3 summers. For AMI training, you receive lecture, observation and practice teaching as well as practicum. You create your own albums, thereby learning how to crreate and practice with materials that are offered as presentations. You also gain invaluable in...See More

Sep 6, 2009

Your opinion, please

by M

Sep 6, 2009

rincipal of montessori school sends her daughter (who has been in the same montessori school until grade 4) away to gifted program at public school. She is entering grade 5. What are you thoughts/opinion?

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M I agree that it is a personal decision. It is the snickering/gossip of parents of the current students that is worrisome for the future enrollment. The parents have no respect for personal decisions. They believe that they need to evaluate 'everything' since they are paying the hefty tuition.

Sep 16, 2009

Michelle On 9/06/09, M wrote: > Principal of montessori school sends her daughter (who has > been in the same montessori school until grade 4) away to > gifted program at public school. She is entering grade 5. > What are you thoughts/opinion?

I am also a "principal" who sends her daughter away to another school part-time. My daughter w...See More

Sep 20, 2009

Tropical North QLD seeking Montessori 0-3, 3-6 trained staff

by Amanda Munro

Sep 6, 2009

An innovative extended day Montessori kindergarten in far north Queensland is currently inviting applications from 0- 3 and 3-6 trained Montessori teachers. If you hold a Montessori diploma, 2 years experience and a teaching/child care qualification please send your CV with cover letter to: [email removed].

Non-montessori materials in your class?

by CS

Sep 7, 2009

Hello,

Do any of you keep any non traditional Montessori materials in your class (self-made stuff) IN ADDITION to the standard materials as a means of an extension to Maria's materials/lessons?

Thanks

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Mary On 9/08/09, CS wrote: > Ok, I do too. The kids in my primary class last year would > always use the traditional materials first properly, then I used > the non-mont works as extensions. I have seen good improvement > in relevant skills that way. > > This year someone else inherited my classroom & took away a LOT > of these ...See More

Sep 9, 2009

CS I have made tracing cards with black & white outlines to help them follow through tracing complex curves or straight lined shapes following the metal insets.

I have made charts with numerals 1-20 to reinforce units & teen numbers from 1-20.

I use themed materials (like counting out counters to themed pictures from 1-10) wh...See More

Sep 9, 2009

Need some serious help...

by ANONymous

Sep 8, 2009

Hello all

Here's my situation...a little long but please bear with me...I keep coming on here hoping to find a post that might relate to the issues I'm having but nothing directly related.

I've been working at a Montessori school as an assistant/co teacher since last year. I've had tonnes of issues with the school, the management,...See More

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Sara It sounds to me like your school isn't Montessori - it may have been once but not now. It also isn't a community. Is there a school board? It's got to be very difficult to work in such an environment and Montessori wasn't supposed to exist in isolation. Your question really is - how to have a Montessori classroom in a school that's not?

Wo...See More

Sep 9, 2009

Mary Dear Needs help, My suggestion would be to try to find an experienced mentor - first of all. Possibly contacting a well run Montessori school nearby. How about going for an observation at a similarly well run school You have alot of questions to try to answer all at once. Many of these items are addressed during the AMI training. This is something ...See More

Sep 9, 2009

Montessori online training

by ami

Sep 14, 2009

hi i want to know about is online Montesorri trainig like NAMC {North American Montessori center}is worth doing to do job in teaching? please reply if anyone know about this.

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PT I agree with the other posters. If you are Montessori trained, then using NAMC to upgrade your training is a good idea. If you have not had any training, I would find another program.

I had an assistant who used NAMC for her 3-6 certification and she was awful! I continually had to talk with her, show her presentations, etc. Their manuals...See More

Oct 12, 2009

HG I have certainly hired teachers that have not worked out before, and interestingly enough this year I hired a NAMC graduate. I am happy to say that she is doing just a great job. For the most part I think it comes down to personality. I have learned over the years that personality is by far the most important consideration.

Oct 16, 2009

Opening routines

by Ann

Sep 14, 2009

Advice please -

I have a class of very loud, active, 6 - 9 year olds. In the past, morning routine has been to complete a posted warm-up activity, (while the rest of the students filter in) then move to a work (each child would ideally flow into a work time, with me giving small group lessons thru the morning.)

This year, after t...See More

public school montessori Sounds like your class needs a lot more direct teaching of rituals and routines.....until they know the procedure to work and carry out work independently...then follow procedure to have it check and/or to put the work away...MINE ARE EXACTLY THE SAME!!!

On 9/14/09, Ann wrote: > Advice please - > > I have a class of very loud, act...See More

Sep 14, 2009

Miss M Do they have individual work plans? We have 2 El I classrooms and each one has the children choosing works from a work plan. They have up to 2 weeks to complete their workplan. They also need to have a consequence if they are not working in the classroom. Do they miss recess or specials if they don't complete their work?

On 9/14/09, Ann w...See More

Sep 15, 2009

3 hour work cycle

by What would Maria do?????

Sep 23, 2009

Do you have any specials at your school? Do the children leave the room to attend music, gym, etc. Does this interrupt the 3 hour work cycle? How does your school handle it?

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CS Maria may roll over in her grave! Bless her!

I know of a lot of schools that do this. My sch does not & we have strong feelings about disrupting the work cycle. Kids have specials in the afternoon after the complete day's work cycle. Lucky for us, our director is on board with the directresses thoughts on this!

On 9/24/09, M w...See More

Sep 24, 2009

I think Maria would have done her own "specials" lol On 9/23/09, What would Maria do????? wrote: > Do you have any specials at your school? Do the children > leave the room to attend music, gym, etc. Does this > interrupt the 3 hour work cycle? How does your school > handle it?

Oct 4, 2009

Starting a career in Monessori

by Carla

Sep 25, 2009

I am interested in becoming a Montessori teacher. Is there a way I can get some classroom experience without having a certification in Montessori? I want to be sure this is right for me before I enroll in a formal program.

maureen I would suggest getting a job in a good Montessori school as an assistant. That not only would give you a better idea if that is the right career for you but also when you do get your training, the experience will help you IMMENSELY as you learn the philosophy and the materials. I know a couple of interns in my training class who had never been in ...See More

Sep 26, 2009

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