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This is my childcare preschool schedule. It is very similar to a Montessori schedule.

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This is a great reference for what a typical day may look like in a Montessori setting.

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A Typical Day - Montessori School of Central Vermont

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Children arrive in the morning and have the morning to choose work independently or in small groups. In a classroom of 20 children, 20 different activities can be going on at one time. This leaves every child with the opportunity to choose an activity they are interested in and work with that activi…

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This is how I praceived the Montessori approach in our class.

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Discusses where the Montessori approach came from and what it is.

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Dr. Montessori

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THE INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI INDEX

The name Montessori is not legally protected, and unfortunately can be used by anyone without oversight. It is vital that, in the search for a good Montessori school or teacher-training center, one be aware of this. The International Montessori Index was created to provide detailed information on to support a wise choice when searching for a Montessori school or a Montessori teacher training center.

Montessori is a revolutionary method of observing and supporting the natural development of children. Authentic Montessori educational practice helps children develop creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, time-management skills, care of the environment and each other. It can prepare them to contribute to society and to become fulfilled persons. The basis of Montessori practice in the classroom is mixed age group (1-3, 3-6 , 6-12, or 12-15 ages in one class), individual choice of research and work, and uninterrupted concentration. Group lessons or lectures by an adult are seldom found in a Montessori classroom, and learning abounds, Children students have a lot of choice on what to work on, they enjoy their work, and remember what they learn. As you read through these pages you will discover the unique practices that make Montessori the fastest growing and most successful method of education today.

We would not expect an excellent practical nurse to perform heart surgery because training to be a nurse and an MD are very different. Likewise , we should not expect a quickly trained adult, perhaps by a correspondence course, or one of the many short courses found around the world, to achieve the kind of results that are expected when reading Montessori's books describing what to expect. Keep your standards high.

FINDING A SCHOOL or TEACHER TRAINING COURSE: The International Montessori Index is not sponsored by, or officially connected with, any specific Montessori organization. We hope the information on the "TEACHERS" and "SCHOOLS" pages of www.montessori.edu will help you in this search. We recommend that you read through this whole site before deciding on teacher training or a school for children. This site is being shared by many colleges and universities around the world; it is linked to many Montessori school sites, and is often cited in academic papers.
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QUICK SEARCH: Dr. Montessori Finding a School Birth to Three Montessori at Home and Montessori Homeschooling Montessori Materials Montessori Teacher Training School Information THE INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI INDEX The name Montessori is not legally protected, and unfortunately can be used by anyone without oversight.

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This is an activity that ties in to the Montessori approach that I observed in my own program.

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This was an activity I did in my own family childcare program. It was sensory as well as developmental.

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The Montessori approach focuses on the five senses. Great ideas for quick sensory play.

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Montessori materials are geared towards natural elements. This article describes the benefits of wood toys.

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I remember as a kid that the majority of our toys were wooden. We had wooden blocks, wooden billy carts, wooden board games and more. I remember the feel of the wood; smooth and strong, these toys were made to last. Wooden toys have never really disappeared and are now making a comeback as we are becoming more aware of the impact we are making on the environment through the choices we make. We know our planet is suffering, and so we need to make changes. You may think that swapping to predominantly wooden toys is such a small change to make, but in the words of Mahatma Ghandi " The future depends on what we do in the present ". Every little change will help to preserve our planet and if to you that means buying wooden toys, well you have made a good choice.

Sadly these days, there are far too many cheap plastic toys available that often overwhelm children when they are making choices about which toy to play with. I touched on this in my previous blog post but I feel the need to revisit this point because it is super important given where our planet is right now in 2020. We know our planet is suffering and we need to make changes to our consumer habits. Good quality wooden toys are organic, made from a renewable substance, are biodegradable and can be recycled. When you give your child wooden toys, you are playing an important part in working towards creating a healthier planet and teaching your child that caring for our planet is an important value to uphold.

Plastic toys are made from toxic substances whereas good quality wooden toys are made from ethically sourced timber and decorated with non toxic paint. Wooden toys also give children the chance to connect with the natural world. When children ask the question "Where did my toys come from?" or "What are they made from?" it's far easier to answer if they are wooden toys rather that plastic ones. Unfortunately you would probably need a chemist or scientist to explain all the nasties in plastic.

Another strong argument for the benefits of wooden toys vs plastic toys is that they are safer than metal or plastic. We all know that children love to put things in their mouths. This is not a concern with well made wooden toys, but unfortunately plastic toys (especially the cheaply made ones) can break easily, potentially leaving sharp edges and small parts that may cause harm to your child. By comparison, wood offers less risk in this way. Not only are wooden toys safer, but they will be of great benefit to your child's health and well being.

Woodsprout Toys are committed and passionate about ensuring you and your child have access to unique and quality educational, fun toys that will last a long time and are played with for many years through the generations of your family. I still have a box of wooden blocks that my children played with and are in excellent condition waiting for grandchildren to enjoy them. You may have also noticed that Woodsprout Toys are continually sourcing well made ethical wooden toys to ensure that you will always be able to find the exact right gift or toy for any occasion.

Some interesting facts to consider when buying toys:

Surround your child with natural materials that they can learn about and explore. Does this mean absolutely no plastic allowed? Not quite, but limiting plastic toys is the key to your child developing a sense of care towards our planet.

Think about toys that will encourage your little one to become engage in open-ended, imaginative play with toys that don't require batteries.

Even though toys such as a single-shape puzzle, a rattle with a bell on it or a hammering work bench are all single-skill toys, they also teach the skills to develop and build their knowledge of how things work. They are more likely to have a go at more challenging concepts as they grow and develop their thinking

Toys that are realistic and have a purpose are more likely to teach children about how the world works. These types of toys give children the chance to mimic what they observe and be able to make up their own games and stories through the use of their imagination

Wooden toys are a great way to encourage your baby to learn throu gh play. Open ended toys allow children to control how they play with the toy, learning different skills and creating their own interactions. At Woodsprout Toys the focus is on sensory play, colours, sound and other educational skills so that your little one is having fun, while developing essential skills to become a kind and caring member of society who will look after our planet.
I hope you are enjoying my Blog Posts! If you have any questions or if there is a topic you would like to know more about, please ask me and I will respond through my Blog or directly to you. Warmest Smiles,

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The Benefits of Wooden Toys and the Environment

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The Benefits of Wooden Toys and the Environment I remember as a kid that the majority of our toys were wooden. We had wooden blocks, wooden billy carts, wooden board games and more. I remember the feel of the wood; smooth and strong, these toys were made to last.

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I chose this article because it's a good guide for creating a Montessori environment. I Love how Montessori classrooms are child centered. They are beautiful with natural elements and have different areas for mixed age groups.