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Dr. Montessori's Approach to Language in the Second Phase of the Child's Development
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 26, no. 2
Date: 2001
Pages: 73-82
Language acquisition, Language arts, Mario M. Montessori - Writings, Montessori method of education, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Reading, Writing
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Abstract/Notes: Discusses exercises enabling teachers to help 6-year-olds complete the path to total reading and spontaneous writing. The foundation of the exercises is to help children analyze words into sounds; relate the symbols of the alphabet with the sounds using sandpaper letters; and acquire the physical ability to reproduce the letters in writing. (TJQ)
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
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To Know the Place for the First Time: Why the Young Adolescent Benefits from the Development of the Pedagogy for the Older Adolescent
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 31, no. 1
Date: 2006
Pages: 251–258
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
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Work of the Hand Through the Curriculum and Across the Planes of Development: A Compilation of Creative Ideas
Available from: ERIC
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 38, no. 2
Date: 2013
Pages: 109–119
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Abstract/Notes: This article and the one that follows, "Quilt-Making in the Elementary Class" (EJ1077043), emerge from Mountain Laurel Montessori School and provide examples of the intrinsic links between the hand and academic lessons. This article features a compilation of artful recipes for young children (Soap Sculpting Clay, Easy Flour Paste, Face Paint, Homemade Sidewalk Chalk, and Great Fun Dough), craft activities (Sponge/Potato Printing, Felt Bead Necklace, Multi-Medium Collage, and Coffee Filter Flowers), as well as primary sewing activities (Preliminary Sewing Lessons, Greeting Card Lacing--for youngest children, Plastic Canvas Decorations--for older children, and Felt Pouches). Elementary activities such as Work Pouches, Prepositional Phrases, Pyramid with Name Research, Bilateral Symmetry and Names of Triangles, and Paper Quilts from Timeline of Life are also described. The article concludes with examples of adolescent projects (Timeline of Humanities Projects, Tree--World Religions Humanities Project, and Inventions--Simple Machines Occupation Project). [This article was written by the Teachers and Students of Mountain Laurel Montessori School.]
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Child Development Under Three: The Foundations of the Personality, the Family, and the Montessori Method
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 27, no. 1
Date: 2002
Pages: 1-16
Early childhood education, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Abstract/Notes: Characterizes the Montessori work serving the first 3 years by recounting its genesis; describes early Montessori toddler programs, and the emergence of infant communities internationally in the early 1970s. Highlights ways parents can be supportive of the "spiritual embryo" in cooperation with the school. Suggests how parent education invites parents to participate and observe their child's developmental turning points. (Author/KB)
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
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Lifetime Development as Seen Through the First Three Years of Life
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 27, no. 1
Date: 2002
Pages: 167-176
Caregivers - Family relationships, Child development, Children and adults, Early childhood education, Infants, Montessori method of education, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Parent and child, Personality development, Toddlers
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Abstract/Notes: Discusses how the behavior of Montessori professionals provides a model for the young children with whom they interact. Asserts that the most critical factor in creating an environment for young children is the attitudes of the adult working with them. Discusses the importance of transition periods and highlights toileting issues during transitions for toddlers. (KB)
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
The Montessori infant and the whole developmental continuum
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 34, no. 1
Date: 2009
Pages: 15-29
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
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Child Development Tips for Prenatal to Three: Insights and Suggestions from Montessori Teachers
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 34, no. 1
Date: 2009
Pages: 209–222
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Abstract/Notes: excerpt from One Hundred Child Development Tips
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
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Child Development Studies
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 34, no. 1
Date: 2009
Pages: 143-147
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
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The Four Planes of Social Development: How to Move from a Little Child to World Peace
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 33, no. 1
Date: Winter 2008
Pages: 43–60
Child development, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
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The Spiritual Development of the Child: Keeping the Balance
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 24, no. 2
Date: 1999
Pages: 1–4
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734