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Maria Montessori: August 31, 1870
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the day August 31, 1870 as the birth of a famous educator, Maria Montessori. Students then write about the following prompt: 'What is something new you would like to learn about this...
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Maria Montessori
In this famous person activity, students read a passage about Maria Montessori and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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The Process Of Addition
Students use manipulatives to explore the notation of addition and gain experience with independent practice. They demonstrate their knowledge by performing the operation on the board with magnets, on their own felt work mat then on...
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Body Keyboard: Technology, Computer Skills
Students demonstrate their knowledge of keyboard functions in a 'hands-on' (or body-on) way. They stand in the order of a keyboard (with assigned functions) and physically show what function each key performs.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Maria Montessori
Use this site to learn about "teacher hero" Maria Montessori, whose approach to teaching children which relies on the usage of "concrete materials," has changed the educational world. Read about what children think about Montessori's...
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Namta/maria Montessori: A Brief Biography
Some great images of this great educator accompany a brief biography. Montessori's ideas include the concept that, "Children teach themselves."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Maria Montessorri
(1870-1952) Italian doctor and educator best known for the development of the Montessori method of education.