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Some Cycles of Nature: Applications of M. Montessori's Cosmic Education in a Nursery School
Available from: Taylor and Francis Online
Publication: Journal of Geoscience Education, vol. 56, no. 3
Date: 2008
Pages: 220-224
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Abstract/Notes: By means of Montessori education, children aged from 3 to 6 years were introduced to the basics of earth-sciences in general and of glaciology in particular. For this purpose, a one-year-program was established under the principles of Cosmic Education (Sensu Montessori) in order to provide an insight in some parts of the afore mentioned sciences via 3 steps. Step 1 brought up introductory informations about earth sciences, historical geology, planetology, and climatology. In Step 2, specific information about the Ice Ages and glaciology was given by introducing a story about a personified glacier which included information on mass budget (ablation/accumulation), dynamics, features (crevasses), and in relation to those, the dangers of a glacier. Step 3 completed the program by giving the children the opportunity for depicting and acting out their knowledge via glacier-“modelling”, painting, dancing, and making music.After this one-year-program the children were able to give a simple account of the basic principles of climatology and glaciology, which may contribute to a more careful and respectful attitude towards their environment.The program turned out as a helpful and appropriate tool for giving an introduction into the great cycles of nature to preschool children, not only in nursery schools, but also at home with their families. In addition, the interactive and hands-on ways of presentation described were responded by the children with interest and sometimes enthusiasm, which is taken as further evidence for the tool's efficacy.
Language: English
DOI: 10.5408/1089-9995-56.3.220
ISSN: 1089-9995
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About the Importance and the Nature of the Silence Game
Publication: Communications (Association Montessori Internationale, 195?-2008), vol. 1976, no. 1/2
Date: 1976
Pages: 2–4
Maria Montessori - Speeches, addresses, etc., Maria Montessori - Writings, Silence lesson
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Abstract/Notes: From a 1930 lecture.
Language: English
ISSN: 0519-0959
Article
Learning Through Nature: A Real-Life Testimonial
Available from: ProQuest
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 25, no. 3
Date: Fall 2013
Pages: 26-31
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Abstract/Notes: Montessori educators believe that there are a number of important factors that are necessary for a child to successfully attain adulthood. They include family, a stable home, good adult mentors, and a strong system of education that includes fostering of independence, autonomy of the individual, and joyful learning opportunities with a system environment. Geoffrey Bishop mentions one additional element that he believes to be of equal importance in a child's life, and that is unstructured and unrestricted outdoor and nature play. Bishop points toward Richard Louv's book "Last Child in the Woods" (2008), and how it speaks of the "Nature Deficit Disorder" he sees in many of today's children. Bishop writes here that he sees this nature deficit as well in his own role as the head of a Montessori school set on 400 acres. As the head of an Outdoor Environmental Education program, he draws on lessons learned from his own childhood, and describes how he aims to correct this deficit for the children in his program.
Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
The Farm, Nature and Civilisation - The Roots of Social Change
Publication: Montessori Australia eArticle, vol. 2016, no. 1
Date: 2016
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Language: English
Article
Infants and Toddlers in Nature: Why It Matters
Publication: Infants and Toddlers, vol. 10, no. 1
Date: 2006
Pages: 16–19
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Language: English
Article
Nature Walks
Publication: Family Life (AMI/USA), no. 3
Date: Spring 1983
Pages: 17
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Language: English
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About the Importance and the Nature of the Silence Game (From a 1930 Lecture)
Publication: Communications: Journal of the Association Montessori Internationale (2009-2012), vol. 2012, no. 1-2
Date: 2012
Pages: 2-4
Maria Montessori - Speeches, addresses, etc., Maria Montessori - Writings, Silence lesson
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Abstract/Notes: Previously published in AMI Communications, 1/2, 1976
Language: English
ISSN: 1877-539X
Article
Nature Makes Differences: Society Makes Handicaps
Publication: Communications (Association Montessori Internationale, 195?-2008), vol. 1988, no. 2/3
Date: 1988
Pages: 2–10
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Language: English
ISSN: 0519-0959
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The Two Natures of the Child: Second Lecture of the 19th International Montessori Training Course held in London in 1933
Publication: Communications (Association Montessori Internationale, 195?-2008), vol. 1995, no. 4
Date: 1995
Pages: 4-9
England, Europe, Great Britain, International Montessori Training Course (19th, London, United Kingdom, 1933), Maria Montessori - Speeches, addresses, etc., Maria Montessori - Writings, Montessori method of education - Study and teaching, Montessori method of education - Teacher training, Northern Europe, Teacher training, United Kingdom
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Language: English
ISSN: 0519-0959
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Dr. Maria Montessori – Flashes from the Past: Supra Nature
Publication: Communications (Association Montessori Internationale, 195?-2008), vol. 1981, no. 4
Date: 1981
Pages: 18–21
England, Europe, Great Britain, Maria Montessori - Speeches, addresses, etc., Maria Montessori - Writings, Northern Europe, United Kingdom
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Abstract/Notes: Excerpt from lecture, London, 1935
Language: English
ISSN: 0519-0959