3 Stages of Montessori Teacher Development
“An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking: it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live.” Dr. Maria Montessori, Education and Peace Being a Montessori educator is no small task. It is […]
What is Classroom Leadership?
There are a lot of terms used for how teachers lead their classrooms: classroom management, behavior management, classroom discipline…but the term I prefer most is Classroom Leadership. Classroom leadership is about more than “making children behave” or “getting children to do their work”. It is about building a community that models the real world, and […]
5 Tips for Montessori Curriculum Planning
How to Prepare Before Making Your 3-Year Plan Montessori is designed to “follow the child”, which makes Montessori curriculum planning more challenging. Therefore, most Montessori schools do not have a curricular calendar that they expect each teacher to follow for lessons, assessments, etc. This helps give Montessori teachers the freedom and flexibility to be responsive […]
Classroom Conflict Resolution Strategies for Elementary
In any group that spends seven hours a day together, five days a week, conflicts will arise. Arguments, poor choices, dysregulated reactions…tensions can run high. Students and teachers, even in the most carefully developed classroom, will not be able to prevent all conflicts. When they happen, we need a toolbox of conflict resolution strategies to […]