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Article
The Developmental Crises of the First Three Years
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 19, no. 2
Date: Spring 1994
Pages: 27-44
Child development, Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, Infants, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Parent and child, Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro - Writings, Toddlers
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Abstract/Notes: Discusses the three "developmental crises" that take place during infancy and early childhood, namely birth, weaning, and opposition to parental authority. The latter crisis is best overcome by presenting toddlers with choices and working with them to demonstrate their importance in the family as independent human beings.
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
The Development Crisis of the First Three Years
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 27, no. 1
Date: 2002
Pages: 118-133
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Stages of development
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Observation and Development: From Dr. Montessori's 1946 London Training Course
Available from: ERIC
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 41, no. 3
Date: 2016
Pages: 413-419
Maria Montessori - Speeches, addresses, etc., Maria Montessori - Writings, Montessori training courses, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Trainings
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Abstract/Notes: This article exhorts the observer to take notice of the unconscious and conscious levels of the young child's absorbent mind (infant stare). Montessori notes the social awareness of young children and suggests that their amazing awareness of people, not merely their activities, is integral to observation. [Reprinted with permission from "AMI Communications 2" (1978): 2-5.]
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
The First Three Years of Life from All Developmental Perspectives
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 34, no. 1
Date: 2009
Pages: 1
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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