Written by Malia Jacobson, ParentMap Young children aren’t usually known for intense concentration. To the contrary, kids are expected to bounce from one activity to another with the attention span of a gnat. That’s why parents are surprised by what they see when they tour Bellevue’s Eton Montessori School: Children as … [Read more...]
Montessori at a Glance
Students at the Center; Structure at the Forefront Montessori education constitutes a major shift in how we think about what learning looks like, and how learning environments should be organized to support optimal development. This shift, which matches what neuroscience tells us about how the human mind works, comes … [Read more...]
Are Public Montessori Programs Really “Montessori”?
Yes! While all Montessori classes should in essence be the same, some differences do exist among them. However, elements essential to a quality public Montessori program have been identified by these leading Montessori organizations: American Montessori Society (AMS) Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) North … [Read more...]
Essential Elements of Successful Montessori Schools in the Public School Sector
Montessori Teachers Employ Montessori teachers who have Montessori credentials for the levels they teach. Maintain an active and open recruitment for Montessori credentialed teachers. Budget for future Montessori teacher education for non Montessori-credentialed teachers. Provide professional Montessori … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Materials
An Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Materials … [Read more...]
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