Elementary Education
The Montessori elementary child enters a prepared learning environment designed to address the psychological characteristics and developmental needs of his age group. Earlier experience in the primary classroom has laid the foundation of a basic skill set that allows him to function in this new setting. Collaborative learning and a natural attraction to group work cultivate interest and drive incredible intellectual inquiries. The deep ecology of cosmic education creates a social dynamic that supports the growth of community.
VIDEOS IN THIS CATEGORY:
PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY:
CLEAN UP SET UP (5:20)
Capturing ordinary days in Montessori environments... Care of the environment supports children’s ownership of their learning community.
CREATING A LEARNING COMMUNITY (23:40)
Capturing ordinary days in Montessori environments…Montessori focuses on meeting children’s needs.
EVERYDAY MUSIC (10:59)
Capturing ordinary days in Montessori environments... Children are exposed to the fundamentals of music on a daily basis through integrated materials and activities.
GOING OUT (12:40)
Preparing the elementary child for the future includes going beyond the classroom.
LITERACY (24:18)
Capturing ordinary days in Montessori environments….The natural development of a literate human being, able to express himself and communicate successfully with others, is at the root of authentic Montessori practice.
OBSERVATION OF THE TEACHER (16:16)
An exploration of the role observation plays in our daily practice in both the primary and elementary setting.
ELEMENTARY (6-12):
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (15:34)
The elementary age child is naturally drawn to working in a group and challenging herself.
DISCOVERY (8:23)
Capturing ordinary days in a Montessori environment... Inspiring an elementary classroom culture of scientific inquiry.
FLOWERS (3:13)
A story of elementary exploration.
FUNGUS (6:02)
A story of elementary group work.
MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES (17:33)
A look at the Montessori teacher’s role in setting the tone and supporting social-emotional development in the elementary classroom.
PSYCHOGEOMETRY (5:57)
Kay Baker, Ph.D. discusses Dr. Montessori’s work titled Psychogeometry.
SNAKES (8:34)
A story of elementary “Big Work.”
THE HOOK (6:29)
The art of directing an elementary Montessori environment.
All Age Levels:
SUPPORT FOR MONTESSORI PRACTICE: NEW TEACHERS (16:30)
The first years of Montessori practice present unique challenges for newly trained teachers. Teacher trainers from all age levels of practice explore some of the dynamics involved. They describe the type of support a budding guide needs to successfully navigate his/her critical beginning years.