LE - Janet G

I shall always have the Classroom Guide at my fingertips. It is a “Bible”  for a Montessori teacher. It tells about the method, including its history and its special terms. It helps the teacher be able to implement the ideas, materials, and techniques of the method when working with students according to the typical growth and development of each child. It provides ideas on designing the environment, making presentations, phasing in students at the start of the school year, and making sure that each day meets as many of the students’ needs and interests as possible. On the flip side, it looks into handling discipline in the classroom by modeling appropriate kinds of behavior for the students and guiding them to suitable kinds of behavior. It also formulates ideas for connecting with parents and the community. Invaluable — thank you!