#PreparedEnvironment

[arttey63]

How do you do a montessori lesson plan

Creating a Montessori lesson plan is different from traditional lesson planning because it centers around the needs, interests, and developmental stages of the child. Instead of a rigid schedule, it focuses on providing a prepared environment and allowing the child to engage with materials at their own pace. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a Montessori lesson plan:

1. Observation

Purpose: Begin by observing the child to understand their interests, developmental stage, and needs.

Method: Spend time watching the child during activities. Take notes on what captures their attention, challenges they face, and how they interact with materials and peers.

2. Prepared Environment

Purpose: Ensure the environment is ready to support the child’s learning.

Method: Set up the environment with materials that are appropriate for the child’s developmental stage. Materials should be accessible, aesthetically pleasing, and organized to encourage independence. Examples include practical life activities (e.g., pouring water, tying shoes), sensorial materials (e.g., cylinder blocks, color tablets), and academic materials (e.g., sandpaper letters, number rods).

3. Material Selection

Purpose: Choose specific materials that align with the child’s interests and developmental needs.

Method: Select materials from the Montessori curriculum areas (Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural subjects). For instance, if a child shows an interest in language, you might introduce sandpaper letters or a movable alphabet.

4. Presentation

Purpose: Introduce the material to the child through a demonstration.

Method: Present the material to the child in a simple, clear, and slow manner. For example, if introducing cylinder blocks, demonstrate how to remove each cylinder, mix them up, and place them back in the correct order, ensuring the child sees the process clearly.

5. Independent Work

Purpose: Allow the child to work with the material independently.

Method: After the presentation, give the child the opportunity to explore the material on their own. Encourage repetition and exploration, which helps deepen their understanding and mastery of the task.

6. Observation and Adjustment

Purpose: Monitor the child’s progress and adjust the environment or materials as needed.

Method: Continue observing how the child engages with the materials. If a child masters a material, introduce the next level of challenge. If they struggle, either offer guidance or allow them to explore at their own pace without pressure.

7. Follow the Child

Purpose: Let the child's interests guide the learning process.

Method: Be flexible in your planning. If a child shows a new interest, be ready to shift your focus to support that interest with appropriate materials and activities.

8. Record Keeping

Purpose: Track the child’s progress and plan future activities.

Method: Maintain a record of the child’s work, noting which materials they have mastered, what still challenges them, and any emerging interests. This will help in planning future presentations and selecting new materials.

Example of a Simple Montessori Lesson Plan:

Observation: Child is interested in pouring water but struggles with control.

Prepared Environment: Set up a Practical Life station with a small pitcher and cups.

Material Selection: Practical Life pouring exercise.

Presentation: Demonstrate how to hold the pitcher, pour the water into a cup without spilling, and return the pitcher to its place.

Independent Work: Child practices pouring, refilling the pitcher, and trying again.

Observation and Adjustment: Monitor the child’s progress. If they succeed easily, introduce a more challenging task, like pouring from a pitcher with a spout.

Follow the Child: If the child shows interest in other pouring activities (e.g., with different materials like beans or rice), introduce those.

Record Keeping: Note the child’s progress and plan to introduce more complex Practical Life activities.

This approach allows for flexibility, personalization, and responsiveness to each child’s unique developmental journey, which is at the core of Montessori education

[tusharrohilla21]

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[mindfulmontessorian]

Prepping for another year at @meridianmontessori --- It's hard to believe my first students are in junior high, and my own baby will graduate pre-primary this year. In many ways, it feels like yesterday when my husband and I prepared the cottage often called "the little schoolhouse" in Indy. In other ways, it feels like retirement is getting closer! I've been blessed by all the families who have shared their children with me, the children for sharing their light, and the professional educators who share my mission to leave the world better than we found it. Here's to 2019-2020! #preparedenvironment #walktheline #circletime #meditation #grounding (at Meridian Montessori) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1uyxoKhGU6a-6mVO4NfAHfzb9Y2UOeuXo3Ieo0/?igshid=1pojki960c1ru

[anythingbutanne-blog]

#bumblebeeLucas ' yes place is done We love the natural light here in Cavite. No need to turn on the light during day time. #6monthsoldlucas #FilleTribe #caviteñonasiLucas #montessorispace #preparedenvironment https://www.instagram.com/p/ByT7tdYhOcTdglmlB6IyJ7NcnCQcy78z1_L4Lk0/?igshid=1cgn969w8cxs2

[lettyreiris]

Acá está mirando un libro de Roma que permite comparar como era la Antigua Roma con las ruinas actuales. Le encanta mover las diferentes páginas superpuestas y que digamos: “así era antes, así es ahora”. Lo encontró un día mientras sacaba y ponía en su lugar libros de nuestra biblioteca, y desde entonces ¡en uno de sus favoritos! . . . Looking at a Rome book that allows you to compare Ancient Rome with today’s ruins. He loves moving the different overlays while we say “this was before, this is now”. He found it one day while he was taking out and putting back in some books from our home library. Since then, it is one of his favourites! . .🗺📚💚 . #montessori #montessoriathome #seventeenmonthsold #letthemplay #learningfreely #slowliving #letthembelittle #followthechild #montessoritoddler #toddlerlife # #learningthroughplay #toddleractivities #playmatters #books #languagedevelopment #earlyyears #preparedenvironment #playbasedlearning #playathome #childhoodunplugged #history #absorbentmind #childrenlookbooks #eyehandcoordination #finemotorskill (at Montevideo, Uruguay) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt8-26-gSv_XSK77hDxcyUdFjVW2muw-oJjbXY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fpd1u39vhpyn

[dylansoffler-blog]

Montessori bathroom set up is GO! Independent boy cleaning his teeth! #montessoriathome #preparedenvironment #workisfun @ikeausa (at 110 Livingston)

[parentsneedtoknow]

A List of Grace & Courtesy Lessons for the home. The Montessori approach to manners is intentional and more than just "please" and "thank you." Here is a list for practical lessons that can be taught for those early learners. #montessori #preschool #homeschool #manners #politeness #graceandcourtesy #teachmanners #earlyeducation #practicallife #preparedenvironment http://bit.ly/2H9bYWX http://bit.ly/2RJ8Ipj

[indonesiamontessori]

Done! going to share on how to organize the #spielgaben Learning resources soon! The article Will be up on IndonesiaMontessori.com in the next few days stay tuned 💚 lega banget akhirnya sudah selesai organize semua Learning resource meskipun ngebut kayak the Flash dan colong waktu sana sini akhirnya selesai! Kebayang part of the #preparedenvironment juga adalah prepared materials in this case buku-buku materi panduan...kalau materinya aja susah diakses dan ngga rapih, kegiatanpun jadi terhambat 💚 Have you done yours? #imclearnthroughsenseswithspielgaben #indonesiamontessoricom #montessoridirumah

[fromthistothatearlylearning]

Today's brief reading of Montessori From the Start by Paula Polk Lillard sent me on a spontaneous journey of rethinking the babies space. In her book she mentioned 4 essential areas for the infant room: rocker, changing table, activity area and sleeping area. Given this, I realized my set up didn't feel spacious or open. With input from my hubs, two shelves were removed and I reconfigured the shelf that held cubicles to have open shelves with infant activities (4 months +) , a floor mattress and finally I moved the rocker in the corner along side of the changing table. I hope to hang the mobile and clear up more closet space tomorrow. Setting up early has been extremely beneficial. Temaraire (my Jack Russell) seems to understand exploration and freedom of choice. 😜Training her early has definitely proven to be necessary! In essence, we're all benefitting from a prepared environment! 😉#gettingexciting #flinestonefeet #vision #preparedenvironment #montessori #hanplus2 #babiesroom #montessoriinfant

[midwestmontessori]

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[anythingbutanne-blog]

#bumblebeeLucas ' yes place is done We love the natural light here in Cavite. No need to turn on the light during day time. #6monthsoldlucas #FilleTribe #caviteñonasiLucas #montessorispace #preparedenvironment https://www.instagram.com/p/ByT7tdYhOcTdglmlB6IyJ7NcnCQcy78z1_L4Lk0/?igshid=1cgn969w8cxs2

[anythingbutanne-blog]

Little Cupcake's #preparedenvironment @ 37th month We both stayed at home because she has a mumps. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn5UM8hgBv-xjlOrZ36DNh-xCPw-3NZZvXw_IQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z3nrbmq9ofro

[anythingbutanne-blog]

#preparedenvironment for toddlers

[indonesiamontessori]

Salah satu kegiatan pagi ini #indonesiamontessorihomeschool c pagi ini bangun dan langsung minta buat ini padahal udah cukup lama ga disentuh / diminta sama C 💙❤️💙❤️💙 setelah selesai menyusun Our #DIY number rods C juga minta "counting with spindles" selalu bilang "zero artinya ga ada... Kosong...empty.." Sebenarnya saya pribadi ngga terlalu formal kenalin konsep kuantitas dll kepada C mengingat usianya yang masih cukup dini, momC percaya dengan pengenalan konsep kuantitas yang betul, kegiatan sorting di keterampilan hidup, mengenal dan eksplorasi bebas menggunakan geo solids nantinya akan sangat membantu untuk C menangkap konsep2 lainnyadi kemudian hari...momC ngga dan belum kenalkan C untuk "berhitung 1-100" memang sengaja momC tunda sampai momC kenalkan ke konsep yang real dulu...ngga kawatir sama sekali nantinya ga bisa ngitung 1 sampai 1000 dll...yang paling penting adalah mengerti secara real konsep yang benar , selanjutnya sih pasti otomatis aja...karena momC alami sendiri hanya dengan mengenalkan konsep kuantitas 1-10 anak dengan sendirinya bisa kok mengerti angka2 yang lebih besar...selain itu konsep tambah2-an pun ditangkap dengan alami dan otomatis oleh C karena semua yang ia mengerti dan tangkap melalui pengalaman langsung memanipulasi materi dan bukan menghafal di kertas... Memang rencana momC di usia 3-4 tahun nanti akan momC lebih kenalkan dengan hal lainnya, tapi saat ini momC sengaja santai karena ternyata anak2 tanpa diajari juga bisa menangkap sendiri apabila diberikan #preparedenvironment yang sesuai ❤️💙❤️💙❤️ selain itu kesukaan C juga bermain greater lesser equal kami menggunakan materi2 dari spielgaben versi 4 untuk memanipulasi "greater" "lesser" "equal" dengan cara demikian sangatlah mudah dipahami oleh anak usia dini...kalau menurut momC anak usia dini ini betul2 seperti spons, mereka tidak lelah sama sekali menerima semua informasi yang ada...yang ada kadang kita sebagai orang tua yang perlu mengajak / mengalihkan main yang lain...karena kadang mereka ngga sadar kalau sebenarnya mereka sudah lelah hehe #indonesiamontessorichallenge #indonesiamontessoricom #montessoridirumah #indonesiamontessori #imcclub

[indonesiamontessori]

Salah satu book corner C di salah satu kamar mandi kami...📚 salah satu penerapan #1000BukuDalam3Tahun #1000BukuIndonesiaMontessori di rumah kami...dengan cara memberi undangan dan mengekspos C sebanyak mungkin ke koleksi2 buku kami 💕 di setiap sudut kamar mandi, momC sediakan bucket seperti ini salah satunya berisi buku2 yang setiap bulan momC rotasi...jadi kalau C di kamar mandi tamu, bisa baca, di kamar mandi sendiri juga bisa baca begitupula di kamar mandi mom-dadC ..karena momC percaya akan pentingnya #PreparedEnvironment dalam penerapan #montessoridirumah keadaan dibuat semenarik dan kondusif untuk anak dapat mengeksplorasi dan menanamkan kecintaan anak pada buku 📚💕 meskipun momC kelihatanya akan serak permanen seperti grandmaC ya sudah lah ya mungkin memang udah dari sananya di kasih ya begitu 😆 salah satu tips dari IMC , rotasi lah koleksi buku yang disajikan setidaknya sebulan sekali...tata buku di tempat2 yang terbuka dan terlihat serta mudah di jangkau...di rumah kami ada 5 spots untuk buku2 C...sengaja ditata demikian supaya mudah kemana saja ada pilihan 😘 yuk ikutan tantangan 1000 Buku dalam 3 Tahun! Dan jangan lupa share buku favorite si kecil di thread #1000BukuDalam3Tahun di #IMCCLUB indonesiamontessori.com/community 😘