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Earthquakes and Volcanoes
As a child I was fascinated by Pompeii, particularly the idea of a place frozen in time. I think many children are interested in this topic, it is a bit...
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
As a child I was fascinated by Pompeii, particularly the idea of a place frozen in time. I think many children are interested in this topic, it is a bit...

Fundamental needs in Elementary Montessori
Fundamental needs is one of my favourite topics to teach. The topic is usually presented straight after the Third Great Story It can also tie in well to units on...
Fundamental needs in Elementary Montessori
Fundamental needs is one of my favourite topics to teach. The topic is usually presented straight after the Third Great Story It can also tie in well to units on...

Is Montessori Elitist?
It strikes me as odd how often this question is raised. Perhaps odd isn't even the right word. Disheartening maybe. An education system that started in the slums of Montessori...
Is Montessori Elitist?
It strikes me as odd how often this question is raised. Perhaps odd isn't even the right word. Disheartening maybe. An education system that started in the slums of Montessori...

Four great noun activities for Montessori class...
I love teaching Montessori Grammar. I really love the symbols that Maria Montessori gave to the parts of speech. Here are some great Montessori noun activities. Make sure to have...
Four great noun activities for Montessori class...
I love teaching Montessori Grammar. I really love the symbols that Maria Montessori gave to the parts of speech. Here are some great Montessori noun activities. Make sure to have...

Fractions and the Stamp Game
A lot of time in Montessori we can get hooked up with 'following the manual.' Is this lesson like the one I learned in my training? Am I teaching it...
Fractions and the Stamp Game
A lot of time in Montessori we can get hooked up with 'following the manual.' Is this lesson like the one I learned in my training? Am I teaching it...

Creating a positive culture in a Montessori cla...
Creating a positive class culture is really important for all learners to feel safe. However how can we do this in the Montessori classroom? Games Games are great way...
Creating a positive culture in a Montessori cla...
Creating a positive class culture is really important for all learners to feel safe. However how can we do this in the Montessori classroom? Games Games are great way...