Introduction to Montessori Education

1. What are the 4 Planes of Development

1.1. 1. Infancy (Ages 0-6)

1.2. 2. Childhood (Ages 6-12)

1.3. 3. Adolescence (Ages 12-18)

1.4. 4. Maturity (Ages 18-24)

2. What is the Absorbent Mind?

2.1. Period of Unconscious Creation (0-3)

2.2. Period of Conscious Work (3-6)

2.3. Sensitive Periods

3. What are Common Characteristics of Montessori Schools?

3.1. 1. Students chose what to learn

3.2. 2. Open classrooms that allow freedom of movement

3.3. 3. Use of specialized Montessori materials

3.4. 4. Mixed-Age Classes (0-3, 3-6. or 6-12)

3.5. 5. Uninterrupted blocks of study time (usually 3 hours)

3.6. 6. No grading or homework

3.7. 7. A trained teacher

4. Who was Maria Montessori?

4.1. 1. Her Childhood

4.2. 2. Her Challenges

4.3. 3. Her Contributions

5. What is the Montessori Method?

5.1. Principle #1: Respect for the Child

5.2. Principle #2: The Absorbent Mind

5.3. Principle #3: Sensitive Periods

5.4. Principle #4: The Prepared Environment

5.5. Principle #5: Auto Education