tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13519132344571077672024-03-03T16:26:00.591-08:00Kathy's Montessori LifeA Gathering of Montessori Resources and ExperiencesKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-46937170382357416202018-04-26T14:36:00.001-07:002018-04-26T14:36:43.933-07:00Continent Boxes!<br />
Found a nice <a href="https://sugarspiceandglitter.com/montessori-continent-boxes-exciting-announcement/">tutorial</a> on making your<br />
own continent boxes. So here are some supplies which are<br />
even less expensive to make them! Here's a nice <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGuD8OVdGiA">demo</a> as well<br />
as to purpose and how to use boxes.<br />
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<b>Montessori Year Chain</b><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/176450350/montessori-year-chain-montessori?ref=related-7">https://www.etsy.com/listing/176450350/montessori-year-chain-montessori?ref=related-7</a><br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-14962225397821629552018-04-21T14:04:00.000-07:002018-04-21T14:04:01.313-07:00Found a new website with lots of free goodies!<br />
https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/montessori-activities-free-printables/<br />
<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-54880801031849473152015-01-27T17:43:00.000-08:002015-01-27T17:43:37.879-08:00Hello all,<br />
It has been awhile since I posted due to the two years I've spent getting an Art degree finished.<br />
I am so happy to finally have paid for and received my beautiful handmade letters from<br />
<a href="http://youngmindsatplay.com/">Young Minds at Play</a>! They are gorgeous and worth every penny...a solid and beautiful alternative<br />
to rough ol' sandpaper letters. They are traceable too either with the finger, a stylus or if<br />
you do rubbings or direct tracings on paper. Check these out at:<br />
<a href="http://youngmindsatplay.com/catalog/8">http://youngmindsatplay.com/catalog/8</a><br />
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-22499838656559324762014-03-31T21:02:00.000-07:002014-03-31T21:02:35.575-07:00Check out these new puzzles, controls and three part cards from Puzzle Heads!<br />
Mine came in the mail today and we are really thrilled with the quality of the puzzles <br />
and materials. The lady who runs the company (Mira Herbert) sent the following information to <br />
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line seems to be available through Alisons, so try there.<br />
<a href="https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Geometric_Cabinet_Shape_Puzzle_p/s186.htm">https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Geometric_Cabinet_Shape_Puzzle_p/s186.htm</a><br />
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K.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-49931873503349858312014-03-22T08:30:00.000-07:002014-03-22T08:38:32.970-07:00Update on Storage Solutions<a href="http://www.shop.hellowood.com/Stands-for-Maps-and-Control-Charts_c104.htm">http://www.shop.hellowood.com/Stands-for-Maps-and-Control-Charts_c104.htm</a><br />
Hi, <br />
HelloWood is the place for finding storage for maps and charts; scroll down the page to find the vertical stands.<br />
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Here are trays for fraction circles or metal inset work!<br />
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Here are double inset stands and paper and language storage materials:<br />
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-21797172495583455102013-05-19T15:08:00.000-07:002013-05-19T15:09:10.732-07:00New MaterialsFor what new at:<br />
Montessori Print Shop<br />
<a href="http://www.shop.montessoriprintshop.com/NEW_c65.htm">http://www.shop.montessoriprintshop.com/NEW_c65.htm</a><br />
Montessori For Everyone<br />
<a href="http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/New-Materials_c_15.html">http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/New-Materials_c_15.html</a><br />
Montessori Boutique (love this new company!)<br />
<a href="http://www.montessoriboutique.com/geographic-folders/">http://www.montessoriboutique.com/geographic-folders/</a><br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-76538521683276193362013-05-05T16:08:00.000-07:002013-05-19T15:10:04.752-07:00Toddler Resources <a href="http://pinterest.com/tdeguzis/montessori-toddler-activities/">http://pinterest.com/tdeguzis/montessori-toddler-activities/</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/lnmontessori/toddler-montessori/">http://pinterest.com/lnmontessori/toddler-montessori/</a><br />
<a href="http://livingmontessorinow.com/2011/08/30/how-to-prepare-a-montessori-toddler-environment-at-home/">http://livingmontessorinow.com/2011/08/30/how-to-prepare-a-montessori-toddler-environment-at-home/</a><br />
<a href="http://jen-peacefulparenting.blogspot.com/2011/10/infant-and-young-toddler-montessori_13.html">http://jen-peacefulparenting.blogspot.com/2011/10/infant-and-young-toddler-montessori_13.html</a>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-57329836368908953692013-04-23T23:08:00.003-07:002013-04-23T23:08:48.541-07:00Update on Hebrew/Jewish Montessori MaterialsAlisons has the following materials available:<br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-38637061663428878032013-04-02T17:42:00.001-07:002013-04-02T17:42:54.908-07:00Beautiful BeadsFor hard to find round beads the right size and color for bead materials<br />
try this etsy shop:<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JJBugsBeads/search?search_query=frosted+glass+round&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search">http://www.etsy.com/shop/JJBugsBeads/search?search_query=frosted+glass+round&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search</a>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-74787531681142787172013-03-16T15:19:00.001-07:002015-01-27T17:32:49.100-08:00Great New Montessori Puzzles!Update: Sad to say, JMP learning is no longer in business! Check with Alisons for this puzzle as<br />
they carry some of the same line. Good luck!<br />
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Check out these Montessori Puzzles at JMP Montessori!<br />
Some great bang for your buck for geometry, sensorial and <br />
botany puzzles:<br />
<a href="http://www.jmplearning.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=JS%2D2188">http://www.jmplearning.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=JS%2D2188</a><br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-50045396716066112502013-01-14T19:40:00.000-08:002013-01-15T08:06:32.495-08:00Racks and TubesHi all, <br />
I am making my own set of racks and tubes or test tube division <br />
with <a href="http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=pony+beads&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=0">pony beads (from Wal Mart)</a> and these sets of printable boards<br />
from<a href="http://jmjpublishing.com/JMJpdfs4all/11RacksTubesBoardsDivision.pdf"> JMJ Publishing</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pawns-Colors-Set-no-KOP12101/dp/B001NH0626">game pawns</a>, disposable plastic cups (cut down to <br />
dish size containers for the beads) or any tiny bowl or container will work.<br />
Craft <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=bead+storage+tubes&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=6838350968&hvpos=1t3&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16157300512095065009&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_8rb2h72yc4_b">bead tubes</a> can be used to store each set of 10 beads.<br />
The "boards" can be printed out, and then mounted on a heavier board<br />
with holes punched in for the beads, with another board for backing glued <br />
on to the board with the holes. All of this can be stored in a boxes or trays.<br />
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Have fun being creative!Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-85009113708898045632013-01-04T16:44:00.000-08:002013-01-04T16:49:42.851-08:00Interesting Birds!<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/29999290/Birds-3-Part-Cards">http://www.scribd.com/doc/29999290/Birds-3-Part-Cards</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jojoebi/sets/72157604584183121/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/jojoebi/sets/72157604584183121/</a><br />
(she gives download instructions on her main page)<br />
<a href="http://www.montessoriprintshop.com/uploads/NF-57a_Flamingo_Nomenclature_Cards.pdf">http://www.montessoriprintshop.com/uploads/NF-57a_Flamingo_Nomenclature_Cards.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Bird-Matching-Cards_p_161.html">http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Bird-Matching-Cards_p_161.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thatresourcesite.com/montessori_literature_burgess_bird.htm">http://www.thatresourcesite.com/montessori_literature_burgess_bird.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Parts-of-a-Bird-Nomenclature-Cards_p_171.html">http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Parts-of-a-Bird-Nomenclature-Cards_p_171.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.montessoriprintshop.com/uploads/MMF-1_Bird_Match-Up___Memory.pdf">http://www.montessoriprintshop.com/uploads/MMF-1_Bird_Match-Up___Memory.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://www.montessoriservices.com/parts-of-the-bird-puzzle">http://www.montessoriservices.com/parts-of-the-bird-puzzle</a><br />
<a href="http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Parts_of_a_Penguin_Puzzle_p/z06.htm">http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Parts_of_a_Penguin_Puzzle_p/z06.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.shop.montessoriprintshop.com/Penguin-Nomenclature-Cards-NF-41a.htm">http://www.shop.montessoriprintshop.com/Penguin-Nomenclature-Cards-NF-41a.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Parts_of_a_Rooster_Puzzle_p/z07.htm">http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Parts_of_a_Rooster_Puzzle_p/z07.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.shop.montessoriprintshop.com/Chicken-Nomenclature-Cards-NF-87a.htm">http://www.shop.montessoriprintshop.com/Chicken-Nomenclature-Cards-NF-87a.htm</a><br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-37606797226430406102012-12-05T17:45:00.000-08:002012-12-05T17:45:38.584-08:00Montessori ChristmasSo here are some great ideas for Christmas themed <br />
Montessori materials and gifts:<br />
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<a href="http://mymontessorimoments.com/12-days-of-christmas-montessori-trays/">http://mymontessorimoments.com/12-days-of-christmas-montessori-trays/</a><br />
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Snow Man, Reindeer, Christmas Tree and Christmas Insets Puzzles <br />
at Hello Wood:<br />
<a href="http://www.shop.hellowood.com/Holidays_c127.htm">http://www.shop.hellowood.com/Holidays_c127.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ourmontessorihome.com/2012/11/montessori-christmas-activities-for-toddlers-preschoolers/">http://www.ourmontessorihome.com/2012/11/montessori-christmas-activities-for-toddlers-preschoolers/</a><br />
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Paper crafts at Canon Creative Park...highly recommended!<br />
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<a href="https://www.box.com/shared/btczddav3v50ak8scgvo">https://www.box.com/shared/btczddav3v50ak8scgvo</a><br />
<a href="http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Life_Cycle_of_a_Pumpkin.pdf">http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Life_Cycle_of_a_Pumpkin.pdf</a><br />
<a href="https://www.box.com/shared/e0rmgo8zyao77dtnxfa6">https://www.box.com/shared/e0rmgo8zyao77dtnxfa6</a><br />
<a href="http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3176/sticker-squirrel02/index.html">http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3176/sticker-squirrel02/index.html</a><br />
<a href="http://thetoymaker.com/Holidays/Thanksgiving/1Thanksgiving.html">http://thetoymaker.com/Holidays/Thanksgiving/1Thanksgiving.html</a><br />
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display at the Montessori Foundation Conference in Florida this week!<br />
Here is their "boothe" or display with all their <br />
beautiful hand made Montessori materials. I am a big FAN!<br />
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One of their new materials includes this wooden US flag! Requests are <br />
coming in for others from other countries. <br />
<a href="http://youngmindsatplay.com/us_flag_puzzle">http://youngmindsatplay.com/us_flag_puzzle</a><br />
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The 16th annual Montessori Foundation's International Conference is currently being held once again in sunny Sarasota, FL. </div>
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This year's focus is "Reflections: What it means when we call ourselves Montessorians". It has been an opportunity to reflect, rejuvenate, and reinvigorate for a great academic year. The international conference is one of a kind because it builds community during the days with plenty of time for social networking. It provides preparation for the teacher to go back into the classroom or administrative role with new skills, tools, and a new way of seeing oneself.</div>
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-24173260183838825052012-10-31T21:53:00.002-07:002012-11-04T15:40:10.627-08:00Happy Halloween! My son and I had fun dressing <br />
up in our Scottish regalia (think "Brave" or "Braveheart")<br />
and visiting the neighbors and going out to eat. <br />
My dress is made of the Black Stewart plaid<br />
and my son was in the muted brown plaid of <br />
the ancient kilt. <br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-30280901995205662512012-10-12T15:09:00.001-07:002012-11-04T15:35:18.643-08:00"Suzuki" Early Childhood Education<br />
I find it interesting that the SSA (Suzuki Violin etc.) has <br />
adopted Montessori philosophy and practice as the core <br />
of their new Suzuki ECE program. There is a bit <br />
of Reggio and other methods thrown in as well as other <br />
early childhood music methods, like Orff and Dalcroze.<br />
For more info see the SAA site here:<br />
<a href="http://suzukiassociation.org/ece">http://suzukiassociation.org/ece</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.suzukischool.com/Atlanta-Preschool/">http://www.suzukischool.com/Atlanta-Preschool/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thamesvalleysuzuki.com/pages/tt_brochure_page.html#description">http://www.thamesvalleysuzuki.com/pages/tt_brochure_page.html#description</a><br />
Another excellent post on the connection between Montessori and Suzuki <br />
can be found here: <br />
<a href="http://bloommontessori.blogspot.com/2011/05/bloom-violinists-play-at-operation.html">http://bloommontessori.blogspot.com/2011/05/bloom-violinists-play-at-operation.html</a> <br />
Suzuki ECE<br />
Trainers:<br />
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<strong>Dorothy Jones</strong> is a specialist in Suzuki Early Childhood Education. At the request of Dr. Suzuki, she founded a Suzuki School in London, ON, that included Suzuki baby/toddler, preschool and elementary classes. In 1993, the ISA approved her program in Early Childhood Education and designated her school as a world teacher training center. Past president of the SAA and past board member of the ISA, she was a founding member of the board of the Suzuki Association of Ontario and was president of that organization. She has been a Suzuki parent, Piano and ECE Teacher Trainer and keynote speaker at conferences and workshops around the world for more than 38 years. For the past 10 years, she has traveled extensively to train teachers in Suzuki ECE: prenatal and baby years.<br />
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<strong>Sharon Jones</strong> is a Teacher Trainer in Suzuki Early Childhood Education and an experienced Suzuki Violin Teacher. With Dorothy Jones, she developed the curriculum used world wide in Suzuki Early Childhood Classes. Sharon has been a clinician at conferences and workshops in Canada, USA, Ireland and Japan. She has taught at numerous Institutes in the United States and Canada. A singer, Sharon was the artist for the recording, Lullabies, Action Songs and Rhymes, the core material for the Suzuki Baby Program. Sharon will lead the baby and toddler classes and demonstrate the various technical and artistic approaches to babies and their parents.</div>
Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-79733753436980405022012-09-23T13:19:00.000-07:002012-09-24T18:34:37.532-07:00Storage LinksI have received requests for links on the "Sensible Storage" post <br />
so here they are:<br />
<a href="http://www.communityplaythings.com/products/shelving/tote/index.html" target="_blank">Community Play Things</a><br />
(also check out their numerous other offerings, many <br />
of them specifically "Montessori" designed)<br />
<a href="http://www.shop.hellowood.com/main.sc" target="_blank">Hello Wood</a><br />
(bead racks are under math/beads, and storage <br />
under furniture, chart storage is under geography/maps)<br />
<a href="http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=3311" target="_blank">Montessori N Such</a><br />
(for the cubbies and also do a search for "trays")<br />
<a href="http://hanamontessori.com/" target="_blank">Hana Montessori</a><br />
(click on Language etc...this company is <br />
quite innovative in their designs!)<br />
<a href="http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Grammar_Boxes_p/pl22.htm" target="_blank">Alison's</a> <br />
(for segmented presentation pink, green and blue reading and grammar boxes<br />
and now individual colored boxes of most colors)<br />
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<a href="http://montessorimaterials.com/products/set-10-pink-wooden-boxes" target="_blank">E & O Montessori</a><br />
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-71129396144033545482012-09-22T06:37:00.000-07:002012-09-24T17:43:12.802-07:00The ConcertTonight I am playing my fiddle in a concert!<br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-65778443452294811272012-09-11T17:11:00.000-07:002012-09-11T17:11:11.453-07:00The Numerous Number BoardsWow! I just got my shipment of number boards from <br />
<a href="http://www.youngmindsatplay.com/" target="_blank">Young Minds at Play</a>. They are very beautiful and well <br />
worth the price!! I cannot recommend them highly <br />
enough. These make a beautiful transistion from the <br />
number rods to the counters and numerals. They have <br />
a built in control with the counters fitting into the boards.<br />
Here are the pix and a link:<br />
(If Jeff is out of stock, just shoot him a message and <br />
I am sure he'll make you a set...)<br />
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So do any of you do Suzuki violin (or other instrument)<br />
along with Montessori? They seem a good match.<br />
Here are some Twinkler sources for beginning violinists:<br />
<a href="http://www.brittviolinstudio.com/">http://www.brittviolinstudio.com/</a><br />
(go to Student Resources/PreTwinkle Activities)<br />
<a href="http://practicemakesiteasy.blogspot.com/2010/12/twinkle-flashcards.html">http://practicemakesiteasy.blogspot.com/2010/12/twinkle-flashcards.html</a>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-35164249487922782132012-09-04T19:51:00.000-07:002012-09-04T19:51:38.517-07:00Very Cute Multicultural PrintsThese prints and cards are really nice. <br />
There are also black lines for these international <br />
dolls. <br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351913234457107767.post-89325693902464330542012-09-03T17:35:00.004-07:002012-09-03T18:30:43.581-07:00Happy Labor-Work Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7ee7YlFv4APNG6wQp4J_46i-PlcVWnzCqzFwy02bXQqJ0Dkt5gmjRBONtCjnsCBTEp1ZZMnjFS4fIJ9v_1Zirq90umenA9x90GThUhIFOjEp1RzDcyruZB8t9x3tR7jYHiuLNAeaMdk/s1600/Picture+of+me+11.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7ee7YlFv4APNG6wQp4J_46i-PlcVWnzCqzFwy02bXQqJ0Dkt5gmjRBONtCjnsCBTEp1ZZMnjFS4fIJ9v_1Zirq90umenA9x90GThUhIFOjEp1RzDcyruZB8t9x3tR7jYHiuLNAeaMdk/s200/Picture+of+me+11.png" width="200" /></a>Play is the Child's Work!<br />
The Work of the Child is Play!<br />
Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child's soul.<br />
(Montessori/Froebel)<br />
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A better way to say conceive of this is that <br />
what appears to be play to the adult is work <br />
for the child. He is concetrating, repeating, <br />
imagining, solving problems, creating and <br />
enjoying the process of learning.<br />
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"What is the greatest sign of success for a teacher transformed?" Maria Montessori wrote, "It is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist."<br />
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<a href="http://www.montessoriprintshop.com/Montessori_Practical_Life.html">http://www.montessoriprintshop.com/Montessori_Practical_Life.html</a><br />
Check out this page at Montessori Print Shop ...scroll down the page <br />
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<strong>THE UNINTERRUPTED WORK CYCLE</strong> • This is a period of time, usually in the morning, when children work unencumbered. After a typical morning opening circle, children are encouraged to work independently, collaborating with classmates as their work and exploration dictate. *<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Play activities are essential to healthy development for children and adolescents. Research shows that 75% of brain development occurs after birth. The activities engaged in by children both stimulate and influence the pattern of the connections made between the nerve cells. This process influences the development of fine and gross motor skills, language, socialization, personal awareness, emotional well-being, creativity, problem solving and learning ability.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The most important role that play can have is to help children to be active, make choices and practice actions to mastery. They should have experience with a wide variety of content (art, music, language, science, math, social relations) because each is important for the development of a complex and integrated brain. Play that links sensori-motor, cognitive, and social-emotional experiences provides an ideal setting from brain development.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">According to Montessori, the essential dimensions of play are:</div><ul><li><div style="text-align: left;">Voluntary, enjoyable, purposeful and spontaneous</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">Creativity expanded using problem solving skills, social skills, language skills and physical skills</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">Helps expand on new ideas</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">Helps the child to adapt socially</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">Helps to thwart emotional problems</div></li>
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If play is the work of the child, toys are the tools. Through toys, children learn about their world, themselves, and others. Toys teach children to:<br />
<ul><li>Figure out how things work</li>
<li>Pick up new ideas</li>
<li>Build muscle control and strength</li>
<li>Use their imagination</li>
<li>Solve problems</li>
<li>Learn to cooperate with others</li>
</ul><a href="http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development/play-work-of-children.shtml">http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development/play-work-of-children.shtml</a><br />
*<em>Montessori 101: Some Basic Information that Every Montessori Parent Should Know</em>, Tim Seldin, President, The Montessori Foundation.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010538914231926657noreply@blogger.com0