Mooncake Magic: Hands-On Learning and Cultural Delights for Children
Children making mooncake biscuits is a fun activity where they get to learn something new and enjoy a cultural tradition.
Morning Wonders in the Garden: A Child’s Symphony of Nature
Slow morning in our garden. Tending to our corn plants and marigolds… Staring at the honey bee that stops by from flower to flower. Listening to the song of dawn by magpies and mynas.
What a beautiful morning that a child can have?!
Nurturing a Love for Nature: Dr. Montessori’s Vision for a Compassionate Future
“The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.”
Dr. Montessori believed that children should appreciate nature and take action to protect it.
Growing Minds: The Benefits of Classroom Plant Care for Children
Children understand the satisfaction of caring for a plant and seeing it develop, as well as the feeling of achievement that comes with it.
They find meaning in their green pursuits and their classroom reflects this, teeming with green life and providing a peaceful, tranquil ambience.
Children will understand that care for plants not only adds visual value to their classroom but also improves their mental well-being by providing a quiet and attentive atmosphere.
Are children able to learn in a mixed-age environment?
Are children able to learn in a mixed-age environment
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In Montessori, children of different ages learn together in the same classroom. This promotes collaboration, social skills, empathy, and the sharing of knowledge. Older children become mentors to younger ones, fostering a sense of community and mutual respect.
The “prepared environment”.
The “prepared environment” is Maria Montessori’s concept that the environment can be designed to facilitate maximum independent learning and exploration by the child. In the prepared environment, there is a variety of activities as well as a great deal of movement. A Montessori teacher serves as the preparer and communicator of the environment to the child and is responsible for maintaining the atmosphere and order of the prepared environment. The materials range from simple to complex and from concrete to abstract, catering toward every child’s age and ability.
Montessori classrooms are designed to offer lessons, activities, and tools that match the developmental needs and interests of each child. It is important to note that not every child will be interested in every available lesson. This is why children are allowed to choose the lessons they gravitate toward naturally.
