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Connecting children to nature in a Montessori primary environment
(2014-05-12)
Children are inherently connected to nature and fascinated by living things; there is a significant body of research discussing the benefits of children interacting with nature on a regular basis. Due to a variety of ...
Parent involvement that supports children academically and promotes the development of independence
(2014-11-17)
A significant body of research exists connecting parent involvement to the academic success of a child. This research explored practical ways to encourage and remove barriers to that involvement while continuing to foster ...
Displaying children's artwork
(2014-05-07)
Displays of children's artwork are common in early childhood classrooms. Maria Montessori, however, did not write about visual displays. Just like in all other areas of the classroom a Montessori guide should ponder over ...
Influence of autonomy-supporting teaching strategies on intrinsic motivation in relation to pro-social behaviors in a Montessori primary classroom
(2014-05-16)
When students behave pro-socially for extrinsic reasons, the results tend to be short-term and likely in need of constant reinforcement. However, teachers struggle with developing practical alternative strategies to ...
Benefits of movement in a Montessori classroom on children's behavior and focus
(2014-05-08)
Students, who have a hard time staying on task or concentrating on one thing at a time, often need breaks in between their lessons. There is evidence to support the benefits of "movement breaks" for these students. A study ...