montessori homeschool

What is a Prepared Environment?

July 4, 2011

“The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult. ” Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood (267) The Prepared Environment The prepared environment is designed so that the child has the maximum ability for learning and exploration. The phrase ‘prepared environment’ [...]

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NAMC Montessori’s Homeschool Program

February 20, 2011

The North American Montessori Center, where I got my Infant/Toddler diploma, has recently released a Montessori program for homeschoolers. The program contains “everything you need to set up and put into practice a three-year homeschool educational program for your child.” The program contains curriculum binders, materials, and more (see here). To learn more about the NAMC [...]

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How do you plan?

August 26, 2010

As I’ve been working on setting up a tentative plan for our school year, I’ve wondered how other families and teachers plan. I’m not too concerned with whether I’m doing it right or wrong, but I’m pretty new at this and there’s a lot to learn. I’m guessing trial-and-error works well, yes? The way I’m [...]

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