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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 ...See More
Mary Read one of Dr. Montessori's books such as "The Discovery of the Child" or "The Absorbent Mind" or "The Secret to Childhood". If this is truly the career path you want, you will want the training that can give you all the tools you need to be successful in finding a job and running a class. There are some wonderful training programs in beautiful ci...See More
Oct 29, 2009
Matt I think the biggest thing is a huge difference. We do not try to get the children to learn to work in our environment. We're trying to make the environment work for the children.

If something doesn't work, change it. If a child is not productive, observe and make changes to see how those work.

As an assistant, you may be stuck c...See More
Nov 23, 2009


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