Elementary Montessori Education 101

ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI EDUCATION 101 IN FOCUS: THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY "Students should learn at their own ability level and pace." THOSE THOSE who need more time in a specific subject area are not pressured to move forward before they master the concept at hand who are ahead are not held back by their peers LEARNING STUDENTS MOVEMENT is improved when the retain more information and cognition are linked environment is student-led when they are interested (A) MEANINGFUL ORDERLY contexts improve learning environments help children learn SPOTLIGHT ON THE ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI CLASSROOM SCHEDULE CHILDREN TEACHERS divided into 2- to guide learning instead of lecturing explore topics that 3-hour work blocks interest them within the curriculum MIXED-AGE STUDENTS student groups work individually and in groups HOW ELEMENTARY STUDENTS THRIVE IN MONTESSORI SCHOOLS Improved self-esteem Love of learning Students don't compete Kids are encouraged to explore their interests with each other Classroom has a Students stay engaged community environment because they love their lessons Increase in social skills Rise in responsibility Students learn to Student-guided lessons help kids develop autonomy cooperate with their peers Teachers and students have Students learn how to be a collaborative relationship responsible for their own work INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY STARWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.starwoodmontessoritx.com Sources: http://blogs.hbr.org/2011/07/montessori-builds-innovators/ http://www.montessori.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=328:why -we-chose-montessori-elementary&catid=52:choosing&Itemid=41 http://www.examiner.com/article/research-shows-benefits-of-montessori-education http://leportschools.com/blog/five-differences-that-enable-montessori-elementary- students-to-thrive/