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1st year teacher with a 1st year assistant needs help!

by Theresa

Sep 27, 2009

Hello to all!

This September was my first year as a head teacher for a Montessori classroom. I worked as an assistant for another Montessori teacher for about 2 years before I was given a classroom to start. I have been very excited to begin my own classroom and have kept myself busy preparing over the summer hoping to give the children a ...See More

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Flora Hello-Congratulations on your new classroom. Our family loves Montessori. We are in our second Montessori generation among the younger family members. I have been a substitute teacher in both 4-6 and (more often) 9-12 classrooms at a public Montessori Magnet school our children attended. I observed that some children seemed jaded and even bored whe...See More

Oct 2, 2009

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theresa On 9/30/09, Mary wrote:

Thank you so much, Mary! I truly appreciate your words of wisdom.

> Theresa, I just have to say "hang in there". Sorry to say > that your situation sounds typical for your 1st year. It > sounds alot like what I felt like in my 1st year too (that was > 12 years ago). It will get better! You will...See More

Oct 7, 2009

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ITBS testing

by CS

Sep 27, 2009

Do any of you test your lower elementary grades? I have to research ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills) for our 3rd graders.

Does anyone know of any good websites to learn more about this? Thanks.

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Does this happen in your class?

by CS

Oct 2, 2009

Do you often have to get onto children to repeat a work after they get a new lesson on something?

Mine scramble to get new lessons & once they excitedly receive a new one, they never seem to revisit it subsequently. Several kids expect new lessons everyday before repeating existing ones & I find myself often telling them to practic...See More

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CS Hi Maureen,

Yes I do work with lower elem kids. I have only 8 right now & I certainly am not giving new lessons that frequently. I do have a work plan & give them lessons according to their needs & what I think they need to move on with.

But for the most part, while some do get out old works often, there are these sele...See More

Oct 3, 2009

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Michelle Hi CS~

I have one student with a similar personality. He enjoys the work and enjoys the one-on-one attention. Moms sits with him a lot at home doing activities and this is what he's used to. As soon as he arrives, he asks for a lesson, and has even interrupted one of my lessons with another student to ask for a new lesson! I've spoken with...See More

Oct 10, 2009

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Observing in a Montessori Classroom

by Deb

Oct 7, 2009

I completed my NAMC Montessori (6-9)training last year. I am currently hoping to observe in Montessori classrooms. What should I look for in the Montessori classroom to make sure it would be a nice place to work? Are there specific warm up strategies or morning work that each class begins with? Should I ask to see a teacher's plan books to see how ...See More

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NAMC - North American Montessori Center Dear Deb,

Connecting with the larger Montessori community can be a rewarding experience, especially when it leads to a positive exchange of ideas, experiences, and reflections: or, in other words, learning. Dr. Montessori was one of the first advocates for lifelong learning, and you can look forward to continuing to learn throughout your ...See MoreDear Deb,

Connecting with the larger Montessori community can be a rewarding experience, especially when it leads to a positive exchange of ideas, experiences, and reflections: or, in other words, learning. Dr. Montessori was one of the first advocates for lifelong learning, and you can look forward to continuing to learn throughout your entire career – from your mentors, students, colleagues, and school administrators. We are sure that many of your fellow Montessorians will offer practical and valuable guidance via this social network, and we are pleased to continue to support you by respectfully offering our suggestions to your posted queries.

Every Montessori school has its own philosophy, usually guided by core Montessori principles, as well as the school’s mission statement, objectives, and directives of its administration. We believe the qualities of a good school are as follows: First and foremost, meeting the individual needs of every student, and then, in no particular order, respecting each member of the school community, embracing challenges and diversity with grace and courtesy, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity, collaboration, and mentorship, to name only a few. An interview is an excellent opportunity for both the prospective employer and employee to get to know one another. Whether applying for a paid or volunteer position, the internship and employment documentation and CD resources we include with our 6-12 Classroom Guide manual will be very helpful to you.

As discussed in our Classroom Guide, after morning greeting and housekeeping rituals, it is customary for elementary students to immediately commence the morning work period, eager to start the day’s work by choosing their own activities. The students will convene before lunch for a short time, referred to as group time, for collective discussions, organizing tasks, showing student work, or a group presentation. Of course, there can be much variation from class to class, school to school, with no rights or wrongs, only what is best for your students.

If given an opportunity to visit a Montessori classroom or volunteer in one, you will be amazed at how much you will learn through the simple act of observation – especially since this will become one of the most important responsibilities you will have as a Montessori teacher. Possibly more valuable at this point than reviewing the teacher’s daily/weekly/monthly plans, notes, records, mastery checklists, etc. is observing the students work with the material and each other, and scanning the individual entries of their subject and/or daily journals.

We hope this is helpful, Deb - wishing you all the best!

Oct 9, 2009

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AMI training

by CM

Oct 8, 2009

Hello everyone, I just started my AMI training and I am getting to a point where we have to start writing the exercises for the albums. How you took care of the pictures for the different exercises. Any little piece of advice for my training to be more fruitful and smooth will be appreciated. Thanks......

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mel On 10/08/09, CM wrote: > Hello everyone, > I just started my AMI training and I am getting to a point > where we have to start writing the exercises for the albums. > How you took care of the pictures for the different exercises. > Any little piece of advice for my training to be more > fruitful and smooth will be appreciated. >...See More

Oct 13, 2009

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Mary I agree with Mel, making your own albums is a great experience, the lessons really become part of you. It is a transformative experience. I wasn't really sure what you were asking for in your initial post but wanted to wish you best of luck with your training! Enjoy this year, next year, you will be twice as busy

Oct 13, 2009

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What to do with a pincher/puncher...?

by ASW

Oct 16, 2009

Hello, I am at a loss with what to do with one of our newest three year old boys. He is a pincher/puncher! He will approach a child, unprovoked, and pinch their cheeks in a harsh, violent way or punch at another child for no apparent reason. I am trying my hardest to observe when this happens the most (usually during transition times) and feel comp...See More

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Mary Hello, first off, let me say I totally sympathize with you as I have had very aggressive children like this in the past and it really disrupts the entire atmosphere. You must keep this child near you and sometimes it's a matter of staying near him! (you or your assistant). These are the children that need our guidance the most. Also you can sit him...See More

Oct 17, 2009

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help on montessori materials

by tx montessori

Oct 21, 2009

Hi, everyone

Does anyone know if Montessori 123 is still open, I am trying to order some geography picture and continents nomenclature cards for the primary classroom, I went online but the catalog is dated 2007 and I cannot get through on the phone and I need to know if the price online is still current. Also does anyone know anywhere els...See More

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rak yes its English language

Nov 13, 2009

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daffni On 11/05/09, Rakhee wrote: > do u need any language materail. i make and sell all kind of > language materail yes im looking for some montessori materials. could you send me pictures of what you do?

Dec 15, 2009

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Transition year in public Montessori school - help!

by Susy

Oct 22, 2009

Hello!

I am in a CMTE 6-9 training program, and I am completing my 6-9 internship in a public Montessori school. It is a real challenge, and I am looking for some words of wisdom. To give some background - the school is in transition from a Montessori school pretty much in name only to an authentic Montessori program. About 15 teachers in ...See More

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on line course

by Nadine

Oct 24, 2009

Hi everyone I need advice especially from some one who has done an on-line course. I have 18 years of Montessori teaching. I am very knowledgeable in the theory and practical. I am looking into becoming certified here in America. The AMI and AMS courses are very expensive and the centers are far away from me since I am a commuter. I have heard and ...See More

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Transitioning from Montessori to regular public school

by Help!

Oct 24, 2009

Have a student this year who is transitioning to a regular, traditional public education setting from a Montessori school. She's having a really hard time adjusting to the large class size and the procedures that need to be followed in order to manage the class size. She's used to doing what she wants to do. Help!

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you are so right....and, its difficult to do it any other wa On 11/02/09, Vivian wrote: > On 11/01/09, Matt wrote: >> On 10/24/09, Help! wrote: >>> Have a student this year who is transitioning to a regular, >>> traditional public education setting from a Montessori >>> school. She's having a really hard time adjusting to the >>> large class size and the procedure...See More

Nov 12, 2009

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Michelle On 10/24/09, Help! wrote: > Have a student this year who is transitioning to a regular, > traditional public education setting from a Montessori > school. She's having a really hard time adjusting to the > large class size and the procedures that need to be followed > in order to manage the class size. She's used to doing what > s...See More

Nov 12, 2009

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