Thinking Of Trying Montessori Style

[Nickel]

I know I saw this posted before but I. Ouldnt find it when I searched the threads. I want to learn moreabout montessori methods. Ibought a book through amazon but it was very dry and focused on the research not how to set up a classroom materials needed etc. I really want a book like that. Preferably one that focuses on ages 3-6. Anyone know of any good books or manuals

[Blackcat31]

I have a TON of books! I will look at them this weekend and then let you know which ones I think are really good and useful. I refer to MANY of mine on a regular basis but can't really think of one that is the best or must have!

I spend alot of time reading blogs and websites to get ideas for activities and such to do with my DCK's

So until I sort through all my books here is a list of really great sites (some blogs/some informational) that are all worth the read and super helpful in using the Montessori method with your daycare

http://howwemontessori.typepad.com/

http://www.montessori.org/

http://thecuriousmindsmontessori.org/ourbeginning.html

http://www.montessorimom.com/what-montessori-method/

http://www.montessorimaterials.org/index.html

http://www.michaelolaf.net/1CW312MI.html#Prepared

http://www.montessorilive.net/

http://www.montessorifortheearth.com/

http://www.preschool-lessonplans-and-activities.com/montessori-method.html

http://www.infomontessori.com/index.htm

http://montessoriconfessions.blogspot.com/

http://spiralmontessorimama.blogspot.com/

http://mymontessorijourney.typepad.com/

http://www.montessoriathomebook.com/Home.html/blog/

http://thefullmontessori.wordpress.com/

http://montessorihouse.blogspot.com/

HTH

[daycare]

I know I saw this posted before but I. Ouldnt find it when I searched the threads. I want to learn moreabout montessori methods. Ibought a book through amazon but it was very dry and focused on the research not how to set up a classroom materials needed etc. I really want a book like that. Preferably one that focuses on ages 3-6. Anyone know of any good books or manuals

I am also trying to learn to teach this method too and want to set up this way...

Not sure how to get certified in it or where to go to take classes

[Blackcat31]

I am also trying to learn to teach this method too and want to set up this way...

Not sure how to get certified in it or where to go to take classes

Oooh, I can help with that too but I am on my phone so I will try and PM you the info later

[daycare]

Oooh, I can help with that too but I am on my phone so I will try and PM you the info later

ooohh woman you know I love you!!!!

[Nickel]

WOW! Thanks blackcat! I will start going through them! And I would love information on getting certified as well. It's something I really want to do with my child. I did have another question. I know they level is 3-6 but traditionally children start school when they are 5. So if I did "kindergarten" at home through the montessori method do i have to notify the school board? And would it really benefit her if she was the only one that age in her "class?"

Thanks again!

[Happy Hearts]

I love doing Montessori trays for the children. They love them and the kids always ask for more. Usually, I do four different ones per week and the practical life ones are my favourite. I also have at least 3 different sensory bins on the go, but I only change one up per week (it can get expensive). This week I have a cloud dough bin, a green sand bin and a blue rice bin. I just changed out the fall bin (pine cones, silk sunflowers, wax leaves, bird nests, flower vase, silk leaves and fill), etc, I would have kept it longer, but the children seemed tired of it.
I have a pinterest board with 184 repins I found for different Montessori trays. If you don't have Pinterest yet you really should. TONS of ideas there.
Have fun!!

[Sprouts]

What's ur Pinterest sparrow so I can "follow" u

[Happy Hearts]

What's ur Pinterest sparrow so I can "follow" u

http://pinterest.com/scrapbooknook/

There are also a board for sensory bins and different craft ideas. The board re this post is called Montessori Trays

[countrymom]

lady, you are so organized on pintrest, I'm going to follow you (I'm the one with the 4 kids)

[Sprouts]

I just followed all too! So many cool ideas!

[DaisyMamma]

I don't know very much at all about Montessori. The tiny bit I did read stated that they don't have creative play, crafts or outdoor play. Very much everything I do
But like I said, I know very very little about it. I read that little bit on it in a ECE textbook and knew it wasn't for me. It will be interesting to see what others post about it.

[Willow]

I don't know very much at all about Montessori. The tiny bit I did read stated that they don't have creative play, crafts or outdoor play. Very much everything I do
But like I said, I know very very little about it. I read that little bit on it in a ECE textbook and knew it wasn't for me. It will be interesting to see what others post about it.

How incredibly odd......

Not at all sure what that ECE textbook was about but there is nothing that says no creative play, crafts or outdoor play in Montessori education that I've ever heard.

In fact, it holds heavy emphasis on imaginative play and exploring in nature, and of course that means being outside. Exploration with minimal intrusion from the teacher is key. Montessori education largely rejects technology as television and computers and such are seen to hinder the child's creative process. A child is encouraged to come up with their own ideas and are allowed to develop their own cognitive processes needed to successfully accomplish the "work" they do...."work" being the word used instead of play because it is as respected as an adults work in life. It is equally as important in the life of a child because of what a child can learn and accomplish through it.



I suggest you read more about it before making such inaccurate and slanderous statements! You make it sounds as if children in Montessori environments must be miserable prisoners of their teachers!

[DaisyMamma]

How incredibly odd......

Not at all sure what that ECE textbook was about but there is nothing that says no creative play, crafts or outdoor play in Montessori education that I've ever heard.

In fact, it holds heavy emphasis on imaginative play and exploring in nature, and of course that means being outside. Exploration with minimal intrusion from the teacher is key. Montessori education largely rejects technology as television and computers and such are seen to hinder the child's creative process. A child is encouraged to come up with their own ideas and are allowed to develop their own cognitive processes needed to successfully accomplish the "work" they do...."work" being the word used instead of play because it is as respected as an adults work in life. It is equally as important in the life of a child because of what a child can learn and accomplish through it.



I suggest you read more about it before making such inaccurate and slanderous statements! You make it sounds as if children in Montessori environments must be miserable prisoners of their teachers!

Seriously??? How bizarre! I'm going to do some research later. LOL ::

[rhymia1]

I don't know very much at all about Montessori. The tiny bit I did read stated that they don't have creative play, crafts or outdoor play. Very much everything I do
But like I said, I know very very little about it. I read that little bit on it in a ECE textbook and knew it wasn't for me. It will be interesting to see what others post about it.

I know people who have this set up and LOOOVE it. I have also read a few things that make me think it's not quite for me/my group. I could research, but really, if it ain't broke....That said if things were not working, then I would totally be open to reading good solid research on the subject to see if I'm missing something and if it would work.