Flint Community Schools Montessori
January 2017 Edition
Montessori Open House
Durant Tuuri Mott Elementary, 1518 University Avenue, Flint, Michigan.
A Note From the Teacher, Ms. Michele
Teachers in the Montessori classroom act as “guides” that are there to assist in the learning experience, rather than determine what the experience will be. Teachers develop the curriculum based on the children in the classroom. They will not determine the pace of the classroom as that is left up to individual students. Montessori teachers attempt to be as unobtrusive as possible.
Montessori at Home
Your child's interestFirst and foremost learn your child’s unique interests. Whether it is art, music, or gardening. Be sure to observe your child so you can learn what they spend most of their free time doing and then honor those interests. For example, if they lean towards art, set up an area of your home where they can be free to paint or draw. You can also set up an area for them to hang their artwork so they can feel proud of what they have created! | Hands on experiences Give your child as many hands on learning experiences as you can. A fun way you can implement this is to allow your child to help cook dinner (when it is safe). Making homemade pizza is a great way to involve your children, for example, because they can roll out the dough and add all of the toppings they love. Giving them this freedom will be fun for you and for them! | Explore and create Allow your child to freely explore indoors and outdoors, while keeping an eye on them. Let them plant a little garden in the backyard, or build a fort inside. Encouraging your child to be independent at home will help tremendously with their Montessori education and growth. |
Your child's interest
First and foremost learn your child’s unique interests. Whether it is art, music, or gardening. Be sure to observe your child so you can learn what they spend most of their free time doing and then honor those interests. For example, if they lean towards art, set up an area of your home where they can be free to paint or draw. You can also set up an area for them to hang their artwork so they can feel proud of what they have created!
Hands on experiences
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