Montessori Environment
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Montessori-Inspired Environment
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Montessori Curriculum with Intentional Lessons
(Generally, Aligns with State Standards)
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Curriculum Aligned to State Standards
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Trained Montessori Teachers
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Teachers Trained in Various Areas with
Varied Pedagogy
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Multi-Aged Grouping
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Mixed Aged Grouping/ Single Age Groups
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Prepared Environment
(The Way of Preparing Classroom Using
Logical Groupings Sequenced from Left to Right and Top to Bottom)
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Teacher Prepares Environment with Materials, Lessons and Schedule
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Child-led Pacing
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Developmentally Appropriate Pacing
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Montessori Materials – One of Each Type
(Scientifically Designed with Intention; Generally Made of Wood)
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Developmentally Appropriate Materials
Made from Natural Woods and Other Sustainable Materials
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Uninterrupted Work Cycles
(2-3 Hour Period of Uninterrupted Work Time)
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Schedule that Includes Work Periods, Educational Centers
and Group Time
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Process Focused
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Encourages Process and Yields Product
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Goal Setting by Children Based on Teacher
Observation and Individual Child’s Development
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Teacher-Led Goal Setting Based on
Developmental Milestones and Individual Development
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Morality, Peace, Grace and Courtesy Explicitly Taught
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Community Norms and Expectations
Developed During Daily Circle Times and Classroom Meetings
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Intentional Lessons on Environment and
Global Concern
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Lessons about Environment, Science and Social Studies Embedded
in Curriculum
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Freedom of Choice
(Seating, Work, Work Partners and Pace)
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Freedom to Choose Work Centers,
Materials and Work Partners at
Designated Times of The School Day
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Sensorial Work
(Work Designed to Refine Senses That
Support a Concrete Foundation for Future Abstract Learning)
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Sensory Work to Increase Comprehension of Various Sensory Inputs
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Practical Life
(A Curriculum Area That Covers Personal
Independence, Care of Self and Care of The Environment)
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Self-Care Taught Through Handwashing, Pouring, and Toileting
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