To become a Montessori accredited school or child care program, there are many complex steps. This course does not aim to describe those steps and processes. Instead, we will examine some simple ways to incorporate Montessori elements into child care programs for children of all ages.
|
Independence
Children are often capable of more than they are allowed. Certain preconceived notions may inhibit a teacher’s comfort level with independence for the children in his or her care. One of the simplest ways to incorporate Montessori elements in program planning is to first begin with setting children up for success with independent habits. Some examples: |
|
Adapt the environment
Place coat hooks near the door and at eye level for the children. Provide step stools for hand washing. Ensure that learning materials are easily accessible for all children.
Create routines
Teach the children to take their coats off and hang them up themselves each time they enter the classroom. Do not do it for them. If they forget, simply give them a gentle reminder. Create consistent routines for all children to adhere to. They will know what comes next and how to adapt and will make positive choices.
Facilitate
Give students small crumb sweepers and dust pans to clean up their mess. Keep scissors and sponges on the lunch table for older children for cutting bags of snacks and cleaning up lunch spills.
Place coat hooks near the door and at eye level for the children. Provide step stools for hand washing. Ensure that learning materials are easily accessible for all children.
Create routines
Teach the children to take their coats off and hang them up themselves each time they enter the classroom. Do not do it for them. If they forget, simply give them a gentle reminder. Create consistent routines for all children to adhere to. They will know what comes next and how to adapt and will make positive choices.
Facilitate
Give students small crumb sweepers and dust pans to clean up their mess. Keep scissors and sponges on the lunch table for older children for cutting bags of snacks and cleaning up lunch spills.
Resources
- What Montessori Teachers Need to Know about the Big Ideas of Teaching Reading, by Jamie Sellhorn
- Montessori Education and Optimal Experience a Framework for New Research, by Kevin Rathunde
Enroll in Washington Child Care Training Courses
Successful Solutions Training in Child Development
Copyright 2019. Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Student support 7 days a week, including most holidays!
Copyright 2019. Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Student support 7 days a week, including most holidays!
Times shown are Pacific Standard Time. If you are in Central or Eastern Time, you will need to adjust the time accordingly.
|
New Enrollments Set-Up
|
|
Registrations that are submitted after enrollment hours will be processed the next morning. You will receive an email with your log-in information to access the course within an hour after we open the next business day.