Whether you are looking for inspiration or would like to introduce someone to Montessori philosophy, or would like to learn more about the Montessori method, then this resource is for you. These videos are a great way to open a window into the Montessori world.
Anna Lee has been described as an “educator to the bone.” Lee is a first-generation Korean-American from the DC region. She believes that human potential begins in the hands of a child. In 2010, she was appointed the Director of Education at Meadows Montessori in Frederick. With thirteen years of experience teaching Montessori, her dedication to early childhood education spans far beyond her years. She has also served as an Intensive Individual Support counselor for Autistic teens. An avid world traveler, she advocates and consults for Montessori programs for schools all over the world.
In this day and age of iTouch, iPods, Xboxes, and the disappearance of cursive handwriting in our public schools, this video shows why Montessori education continues to stress the importance of the hand for learning from ages 3-15.
Montessori education has been around for over 100 years but what is it? And why don’t all students have access to it? Katy Wright, a national board-certified public educator, takes you on her journey of discovering how Montessori education can solve all of our problems in public education.
Education must enable us to find our purpose. Ideally, we get educated to transform us from an ordinary, unaware state of being, to a transformed and enlightened state of being. Education is not just a matter of the quantity of knowledge and skills, but it involves being able to discover the core of who we are and set us on a path to live our lives with meaning. Today’s education system is a legacy of the military and factory system and does not satisfy our children’s needs. Serene discusses how Montessori education addresses many of the challenges raised and offers an alternative education model that has withstood the test of time.
A 3-hour Montessori work cycle.
“What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?” asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children’s healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behavior and well-being, sharing effective strategies to help all kids thrive by the age of five. She’s joined onstage by one-year-old Ari and his dad, Amarjot, who help illustrate her big ideas about brain science.
Montessori home setup for infants and toddlers.
Today the term “Montessori” stands more for a method, than a school itself. The fact that it can be used freely by anyone led to a great variation of schools. Educators all over the world borrow Montessori’s name, insights, and materials to organize kindergartens, elementary schools, special needs programs, or even full 12-year curriculums. Some parents use it for homeschooling.
The following characteristics are shared among most programs:
- Students are free to choose what to learn
- Open classrooms that allow free movement
- Use of specialized Montessori materials
- Mixed-age classes (from 0-3, 3-6 or 6-12) so children can learn from each other
- Uninterrupted blocks of study time, usually three hours
- No grading or homework
Montessori Home Tour to show how we Montessori at home with a 2-year-old toddler! How to set up a Montessori home with DIY and budget options. A functional Montessori home cultivates independence, curiosity, and opportunities for discoveries. A Montessori home can be created by making small changes to what you already have or making small additions where you can. Remember that a Montessori home is not created in one day-we are continuously changing our home environment to better suit the needs of our children as their abilities and interests change.
Learn why the Montessori kindergarten year—the third and final year of the Montessori Early Childhood cycle—is a foundation for life.
Montessori is not a one-child-fits-all approach to education, children are encouraged to learn at their own pace and as a result teachers often find that students show better academic performance, emotional maturity, and social skills. Many go on to lead exceptional lives.
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