How to Prepare to Teach your Child
Published on: June 30, 2007
How can I prepare myself to teach my child?
One of the first things to do is find a quiet space to do the activities with your child with child sized chairs, table, bookcase for books and supplies, and a small area rug.
Make a firm date and time every week or day to do the activities. Try to stick to your schedule.
You can use some of these activities for a playgroup.
Make sure the family takes a field trip at least once a month.
A great book to prepare you for the Montessori method of education is Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher. It is a delightful fictional account of the Montessori philosophy used in the life of a misunderstood girl. It’s probably even at your local library. It is really insightful to the approach that we will be using.
Most of all, believe in yourself. Parents are natural teachers!
How will the material be taught?
The preschool materials will be presented within the Montessori approach using equipment that can be made according to the directions provided. Every activity is developed to promote the joy and wonder of learning. Following the Montessori philosophy and methodology will give your child the tools of self-discovery and learning. The ultimate goal is to provide life long learning that is fun and joyful. The program will integrate the following 10 areas of development to teach and reinforce the lessons.
10 Areas of Emphasis
One of the first things to do is find a quiet space to do the activities with your child with child sized chairs, table, bookcase for books and supplies, and a small area rug.
Make a firm date and time every week or day to do the activities. Try to stick to your schedule.
You can use some of these activities for a playgroup.
Make sure the family takes a field trip at least once a month.
A great book to prepare you for the Montessori method of education is Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher. It is a delightful fictional account of the Montessori philosophy used in the life of a misunderstood girl. It’s probably even at your local library. It is really insightful to the approach that we will be using.
Most of all, believe in yourself. Parents are natural teachers!
How will the material be taught?
The preschool materials will be presented within the Montessori approach using equipment that can be made according to the directions provided. Every activity is developed to promote the joy and wonder of learning. Following the Montessori philosophy and methodology will give your child the tools of self-discovery and learning. The ultimate goal is to provide life long learning that is fun and joyful. The program will integrate the following 10 areas of development to teach and reinforce the lessons.
10 Areas of Emphasis
- Everyday life skills, which include development of the 5 senses
- Development of small and large muscles
- Art
- Math readiness
- Reading and language readiness
- Science, including biology, chemistry and physics
- Foreign language
- Finger plays and dramatic play
- Singing
- Family and group activities
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