Our goal is to install in each child these 5 major achievements in the classroom.
Our goal is to install in each child these 5 major achievements in the classroom.
Order
When presenting a Montessori material to a child there is always an order in which the material is worked.The child learns the sequence or “order” such as in a water pouring exercise, to do this with a minimal amount of spills.By learning this “order” the child can now flow step by step smoothly through each operation.
Control
A child learns the discipline of controlling his body movements. By taking his time, focusing on the material, and using coordination, a child can successfully complete the task he has chosen.Through activities using coordination and control, a child is preparing himself for writing skills.
Consentration
To complete all the steps asked in a material and to get to the finished product a child’s concentration level must be very high.By using the materials a child’s concentration skills are developed.This is slowly developed beginning in the practical life area of the classroom.As the child’s concentration level increases, he is confident in himself to master the materials with more level of difficulty.The child’s desire and willingness to repeat activities lengthens his concentration skills.
Independence
Through repetition of materials and strengthening their concentration skills, a child learns to do things for themselves.They will no longer have to rely on adults for assistance.The child now has the freedom to do things for themselves.The happiness and fulfillment a child feels when they accomplish a task, such as zipping their own coat, is what each teacher strives for.
Respect
The child learns not only respect for themselves but also for the world around them.The child develops respect for the materials by replacing all items in a clean, organized manner and returning them to their proper placement in the classroom.The child also learns respect for each other and their space.For example, a child may choose to invite a friend to work with them.That friend may decline and the child learns to respect that decision.A child learns that the Montessori environment is his environment and for it to continue to be so, he must take care of it.
Montessori Bright Beginnings where the Children come first
