Montessori Moments

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Foundation Principles of the Montessori Method

• Children learn best through intrinsic motivation.

• Children learn best when they have control over their learning.

• Concentration must be encouraged and protected to allow optimal development

• Practicing the principles of peace.

• Competition hinders learning.

• Montessori develops self-discipline and independence.

• Montessori education paints with a broad brush before adding the details.

• Montessori encourages real life experiences for children.

• Learning is a life-long adventure

• Fundamental Human Needs

Prepared Environment:

• Practical Life Prepared Environment 

• Sensorial Prepared Environment

• Math Prepared Environment

• Culturally Prepared Environment   

• Language Prepared Environment

Five Great Lessons:

• Lesson 1: The Coming of the Universe and the Earth

• Lesson 2: The Coming of Life

• Lesson 3: The Coming of Humans

• Lesson 4: The Story of Writing

• Lesson 5: The Story of Numbers  

Peace Education

• Component 1: Preparation

• Component 2: Peace

• Component 3: Harmony

• Component 4: Cultural and Environment

Key Elements of Montessori