More Chinese

Wow, I am surprised by all the interest in the Chinese

materials! I found a freebee website  with lots of

flash cards Montessori-like with pictures, in English

and Chinese! These look promising. I downloaded

a bunch. http://www.semanda.com/ (I just ignore the  ads

bar to the left)

Here is a set of China culture cards (in English) for sale by Montessori.org http://montessorimaterials.org/mystore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_47&products_id=37&zenid=e43f363fd223b2c9d49b8c1e3fc72b1e

For Montessori materials in Chinese

Maitri Learning has collaborated with a Chinese teacher

to produce card materials in Chinese (no translation here,

but the materials are familiar nomenclature and 3 part
cards etc.) http://www.maitrilearning.com/chinese.html

Fun with templates

Hi All,
 I guess I had to give up my beautiful template...I was getting
really strange formatting on my home computer so that
I could not read my own blog. I'll find something else
exciting soon...any suggestions?
Kathy

Montessori Chinese!

This laser cut Montessori Map of China is availabe

from Montessori Materials of Boston:

http://thematerialscompany.myshopify.com/collections/geography/products/puzzle-map-of-china

Today's excitment will be to share all things

Chinese and Montessori! I have been looking

for things that tie in with the Montessori cirriculum

which are about China or teach Chinese language
or culture ala Montessori.
Ok here goes:

http://www.monthome.com/shop.htm
This site has many downloadable materials
teaching to write chinese. Her traditional
Montessori areas are interesting as well...

Have fun exploring here. (Please scroll down the
page once you go to the site.)

Another place to look for
Chinese Montessori materials is:  http://www.mymontessorihouse.com/Wooden_Bilingual_Chinese_English_Blocks_and_Tiles.html
She has block and tiles, an album, and downloadable Chinese/English pdf files for 3 part cards.

United Montessori also has some Chinese
culture cards available.  I am linked to her
blog on the side bar, but here is a direct
link to the cards: http://blog.unitedteaching.com/2010/02/montessori-three-part-cards-china.html
 

Montessori and Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences | Montessori Life | Find Articles at BNET

Montessori and Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences Montessori Life 

Although working in different cultures and different times, Montessori and Gardner came to many of the same conclusions regarding human development. First, both Montessori and Gardner derived their theories based upon daily, firsthand observation and experience working with people, both normal and with exceptionalities. Montessori worked first with retarded, then urban, deprived children. Gardner focused his attention upon adults with various forms of brain damage, as well as normal and gifted children. These experiences enabled them both to understand and appreciate the wide range of abilities and capacities found in human nature and to challenge rigid and narrow beliefs about human potential.


Second, as a result of their shared understanding and appreciation of human nature, both Montessori and Gardner noted the uniqueness of each individual. They observed that individual differences begin to be revealed in the earliest years of life, and that individual strengths in one area of ability do not necessarily ensure or predict strengths in other areas. Montessori writes, "little children soon reveal profound individual differences which call for very different kinds of help from the teacher" (1964, p. 23 1). Gardner ( 1997, 1999) states that in the area of intelligence, no two people have exactly the same intelligences, nor in the same combination, and that understanding and valuing these uniquenesses and differences and utilizing them for the benefit of society is of utmost importance. He states, in fact, that taking human differences seriously lies at the heart of Multiple Intelligence Theory.

Natural Beads!

Wow! I found this wonderful company that sells all natural beads.
I was thinking how nice these would feel made into math materials
or used for counting, sorting or spooning activities.
Check them out at http://acaibeads.com/index.html
They have many different kinds and colours of beads
all grown from nature...woopee!

Stackers and Clackers

I'm always on the lookout for innovative Montessori
and developmental materials. So, here are some
great finds that look appealing!
Blurb from the Pkolino website:
 http://www.pkolino.com/category-s/101.htmhttp://www.pkolino.com/category-s/101.htm10 pieces 6 pieces

Wooden Rattles
Here's the blurb from the Maple Landmark website,
makers of these great rattles:
http://www.maplelandmark.net/montgomeryschoolhouse/rattles.lasso

Welcome New Followers

Welcome to our new followers. Now that I am back
Montessori bloggin' I welcome you to my blog!
May we all connect and support each other...
I am an inclusive Montessorian in approach.
I think anyone using Montessori to teach their
children or others deserves our hearty welcome!