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Teaching in the Shared Way of Ghandi and Montessori
In this differentiated lesson, students incorporate different subjects using the Ghandi and Montessori methods instead of the traditional method used in regular schools. In math they investigate shapes, colors and sizes. In writing they...
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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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Ages in Stages: An Exploration of the Life Cycle based on Erik Erikson's Eight Stages of Human Development
Examine Erikson's chart on the various stages one goes through growing up. Individually, they write a paper on whether or not they fit into those categories and how they are different today. In groups, for each stage they role play the...
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Editing Sentences
In this editing sentences worksheets, students cut out sets of cards that contain punctuation and capitalization mistakes and rewrite the sentences correctly. Students write twenty sentences on four cards.
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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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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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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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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.