Integrating Montessori and Waldorf

Harmony Montessori in Mill Valley, Ca. is integrating elements from Waldorf in their Montessori-based structure. Wilana Anderson, founder and inspired educator is doing a Waldorf training in addition to her Montessori teacher training, and together, we are finding ways to to offer children learning opportunities from each method. Children are offered self-directed learning opportunities and [...]

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Workshops at Harmony Montessori in Mill Valley, Ca.

KEEPING THE JOY OF LEARNING ALIVE! Workshop for parents, teachers and caretakers (preschool and elementary) April 29, May 25 and June 17, 7-9pm at Harmony Montessori, Mill Valley, 94941, 12 Shell Rd. Preparing Play and Learning Environments with Boundaries: Thursday, April 29th 2010, 7-9pm; $25 Easy ways to provide opportunities for self-motivation and independent learning. [...]

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Translation of Sybille’s Blog: Interview with Carmen about Education

My amazing friend, Sybille, home-schooling mother and educator from my home in Northern Italy, made an interview with me in German and Italian on her blog: http://buntglas.wordpress.com Here it is in English: This is an interview with my dear friend Carmen, an expert on self-directed learning. Carmen Gamper has lived in San Francisco for four [...]

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Math can be fun!…with hands-on learning materials!

Get inspired!! Math teacher, tutors and parents can make lessons way more interesting and accessible with hands-on learning materials. Children love to play and learn with the materials also after the lesson, in self-directed ways. To see, touch and play with the ‘Times Tables’: The Decanom, developed by Dr.Maria Montessori Learning decimals with REAL money!! [...]

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Designed Space for Play Therapy at the Montessori Family School, Berkeley, Ca.

Some traditional Montessori schools honor children’s basic need for pretend play, not only in preschool and kindergarten, but also also at elementary ages. Pretend play is the most important way for children to process emotions and experiences. When children are in emotional turmoil or distracted by the memory of an intense experience, intellectual learning is [...]

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Montessori and Waldorf: the Yang and Yin of education

Montessori and Waldorf education are both founded in deep respect for the child, and they can complement each other when applying Inspired Self-Directed Learning. They are an example of the Yin and Yang-energy in education. Montessori education supports the practical, academic and intellectual development of the child extraordinarily well. Whereas Waldorf schools lay emphasis on [...]

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Consultation for the ‘Methodist Preschool of Pacific Palisades’

The Pacific Palisades Methodist Preschool (Los Angeles) is a cutting-edge learning center based on respect for the natural development of the child. Currently over 80 children are enrolled and the waiting list is long. After in-depth consultation with the wonderful director Luisa Donati and two teachers on ways to manage daily flow, monthly inspirations, circle [...]

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