![]() ![]() Pin punching improves fine motor skills and requires a lot of concentration, especially for the youngest members of our community!) Pin punching is fun with a friend! The end result is a shape that is released from the paper. Some favorite morning activities include painting at the easel, learning sounds (sandpaper letters), writing words (moveable alphabet), counting (cards and counters), math (golden beads and more), and, of course, pin punching (Pin-punching: using a pointed tool to poke holes along a line on a piece of paper. Children who are not receiving a lesson from a teacher might be having a snack, working on something alone or with a friend, completing a work that was started the day before, or just walking around, observing. Others, such as puzzles, can be taken off the shelf without a lesson. Many activities require a lesson from the teacher before a child can use them independently. Concentration is the pathway to learning, so we work really hard to establish a calm, organized, and engaging environment that sets the stage for concentration.Ĭhildren spend this time working on individual activities at a table or on a rug on the floor. It’s one of two work periods and offers an opportunity for children to concentrate on their selected activities. We’re going to break the day into four sections: morning, mid-day, afternoon, and late-afternoon and give you a snippet of what each time looks likes, here at Children’s House.Īlso known as the Great Period, mornings in our Montessori classrooms are taken pretty seriously. Because most days run like clockwork, changes to the schedule are fun and exciting for most children, rather than stress-inducing, which can be the case for programs that lack consistency and have a lot of built-in variability and change.Īlthough Montessori schools are similar in that they follow the same philosophical educational principles, they are all independently owned and operated, making each one unique and special in its own right. The schedule of each day is more or less the same as the day before it, but there are always exceptions, opportunities for spontaneity, and necessary changes, such as days with special events, holiday celebrations, weather-related changes, or in-house program days. Learning to tell time begins with learning the rhythm of the days, weeks, and seasons, and consistency and routine are key! When we all know what’s coming next, we can plan better, learn to use our time wisely, and look forward to different parts of each day. Montessori programs are ALL about consistency! A regular, consistent schedule sets the pace and is important for the emotional well-being of both the students and the teachers. If you’re still trying to make sense of what sets Montessori apart from other programs, you’re going to want to start with this post from earlier this year: What’s the Difference Between Montessori and Traditional Preschool? The Importance of a Schedule So, let’s lift the veil and take a peek into a typical day in a Montessori classroom. ![]() ![]() I mean, “what the heck is “pin punching” anyway and why is my child doing it?” When you’re trying to understand what Montessori is all about, you’re going to find yourself wondering, “What do the kids do all day?” They talk about circle time and playground time, but they also throw around words and phrases that make no sense to the average parent. Children come home with reports of “doing work,” which sounds kinda serious. There is often a veil of mystery over the goings on in a typical Montessori classroom. ![]()
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