MARIE MONTESSORI

THE Montessori theory is a method of teaching developed where the key principles are Independence observation following the child correcting prepared environment

Montessori theory believed in the child ability to reachghis potential on his own given the freedom and the environment in which to develop naturally

Montessori found that children best learning take place through their senses and through their physical activity within their environment .She further explain that the young child mind is like a sponge soaking up all aspects of environment

The Montessori method of education ,named after its founder emphasizes independence and choice .Having mixed age group encourages kids to build strong bond with of their own age Children are more apt to learn from their peers than from adultingThe benefit of multiage classrooms are that they put learning at the centre both social and academically.ALL Montessori educators are familiar with what we callthe three hour work period .AS the name suggests .this is a three hour chunk of time in the morning which children receive presentation, choose material have snacks and work at their own pace on activities

Montessori WORK CYCLEIS the time when children are free to work with any material on their classroom shelves .The child is encouraged to take the work with any material on their table. A WORK cycle is uninterrupted block of time where children can go about their activity .Montessori identified the following tendancies ,movement,curiosity,exploration and communication

Montessori determined that thare are human tendencies that exist in each individual.They help human to survive adapt in a particular time and environment. childrenhave an innate tendancy to seek perfection IN THEIR WORJK .They use their tendencies such as manipulation of objects order and repetition to achieve a satisfying sense of exactness

The purpose of sensorial material is to aid the child in refining the childs pitch temperature and weight.These materials areintegral part of developing the whole child. Prepard environment cam be designed to facilitate independent learning and exploration

THINGS ABOUT MONTESSORI THAT I DID NOT KNOW

1.Montessori classroos have multi ages

2.Children choose their own studies

INTERESTING DETAILS

Montessori was the first woman to receive a degree in Italy

Montessori education was revived in 1958

UNANSWERED QUESTION; what did montesssori say about play