Primary Teacher Training

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Training Videos

Support for New Teachers

The first year of Montessori practice present unique challenges for newly trained teachers. (16 min. 30 sec)

Observation and the Teacher

An exploration of the role Observation plays in our daily Montessori practice(16 min. 18 sec)

Clean Up Set Up

Care of the environment supports children’s ownership of their learning community
(5 min. 21 sec.)

Everyday Food

Preparation and enjoyment of healthy food in communities of young children (4 min. 14 sec)

Connection

The Montessori teacher is asked to become the “dynamic link” to the prepared environment for the child. (7 min. 58 sec)

Peer to Peer Learning

Create and expose children to a variety of social roles (9 min. 40 sec.)

Transitions

Capturing ordinary days in Montessori environments (19 min. 43 sec.)

The Bead Chain

A Montessori story of persistence (7 min. 26 sec.)

My Day

Experience the Montessori approach through three primary children as they journey through their morning work periods. (19 min. 0 sec.)

The Alphabet of Life

Dr. Silvia Dubovoy, PhD, on the personality of the child (7 min. 14 sec.)

Ritual of the Meal

Opportunities for children to practice a variety of social tasks and develop relationships. (5 min. 58 sec)

Starting New Classroom

The fundamentals of starting a Montessori program. (12 min. 10 sec.)

My Pink Tower

A Montessori story of matching the child to an appropriate work. (7 min. 26 sec.)

Snack Time

Cultivation of independence and problem-solving abilities. (5 min. 18 sec.)

Creating a Learning Community

Montessori focuses on meeting children’s needs. (23 min. 40 sec.)

Everyday Music

Children are exposed to the fundamentals of music on a daily basis through integrated materials and activities. (10 min. 59 sec.)

Literacy

Able to express himself and communicate successfully with others, is at the root of authentic Montessori practice. (24 min. 18 sec)

Psychogeometry

Kay Baker discusses Dr. Montessori’s work entitled Psychogeometry. (5 min. 57 sec)

Montessori’s Intuition

Dr. Montessori's informed intuition led her to techniques of working with children, such as the three period language lesson, that reflect today's scientific discoveries about human learning. (6 min. 53 sec)

Teachers:
Changing the Conversation


How to make sure your actions are in line with your words.


We're always striving for "What's Next"


There's No Such Thing as a Bad Child

Here's How to Approach Parent Teacher Conferences


A Montessori Toddler Program

The Montessori Language Program


Montessori Sensorial Exercises

 


Montessori Classroom, Lessons, & Philosophy

Maria Montessori

The Magic of the Montessori Materials

Montessori Toddler Works - Language Shelf

How To Use 3 Part Cards In A Montessori Lesson


Montessori Practical Life Activity
(Pegging a basket)


Montessori Continents Jigsaw Puzzle Map (Names of the Oceans)


Montessori Geography Exercise (Land and Water Forms Trays)


Three Kings First Layout


Brown Stair

The Pink Tower - Background


Pink Tower Lesson

Sensorial - Visual Sense - Pink Tower


Red Rods


Broad Stairs and Pink Tower Extension 6


Knobbed Cylinder Lesson


Sensorial - Knobbed Cilinder


Knobless Cylinders - Red


Sensorial - Visual Sense - Trinomial Cube


Three Kings First Layout


Color Tablets - Box 1

Color Tablets - Box 2


Color Tablets - Box 3

Color Tablets - Box 3 - Sensorial Activities


Sound Cylinders

Rough & Smooth Boards


Fabric Matching


Baric Tablets


Tasting Bottles

Presenting Geometric Solids


Geometric Solids Nomenclature


Geo Solids - Castle Building

Geometric Cabinet


Geometric Cabinet - Circle Drawer


Triangular Box


Rectangular Triangle - part 1


Rectangular Triangle - part 2


Box 3 - Constructive Triangles Summary - Small Hexagon Box


Counting using Fraction Cones (Skittles)


Basic Fractions in Early Childhood

Rolling a Mat & Rolling a Napkin


How to unRoll a Rug


How to Pick Up a Rug


Placing a Rug on the Floor


Setting Down a Tray


Silence Activity


Quiet Walk with Math Materials


Walking on the Line


Walking on the Line balancing a cup


How to Open a Book


How to Turn a Page

How to Close a Book

Sitting on a Chair


Standing from A Chair

Opening & Closing Boxes


Opening & Closing Bottles


Bottle Caps - Multiple Sizes


Stringing Beads


Threading Pasta

Sorting Beads by color


Sorting Gems by color


Rainbow Box I


Rainbow Box II


Pin Shape Sorting


Dry Pouring

Grains


Rice with a Funnel


Wet Pouring

Water (1-1, handle, no spout)


Water (1-1, handle & spout)


Multiple Containers and Funnel


Pouring Milk I

Pouring Milk II


Pouring Milk III


Spooning Rice


Spooning Grains


Squeezing Sponges 1


Squeezing Sponges 2


How to Lock and Unlock the Lock


Locks and Keys


Toddler Lock and Unlock


Pegging a Basket


Tonging Marbles


Tweezing Clothespins


Tweezing Beads


Folding a Napkin


Folding and Rolling Washcloths


Folding Dinner Napkins


Cutting/Tearing

Cutting Paper Strips


Tracing Poking

Tracing and Poking Shapes


Gluing

Gluing Paper Shapes


Stapling

Stapling and Sorting Phonics pics


Sequencing

Practical Life & Sequencing


Dusting/Polishing

Dusting a Table


Crumbing/Sweeping

Sweeping Beans


Sweeping Paper


Washing/Scrubbing

Washing the Table


Table Washing


Drying the Table


Care of Plants

Watering Plants 1


Watering Plants 2


Small Button Frame

Tying and Untying a Bow


Snapping


Zipper


Zipper

Lace Frame


Lacing


Shoe Lacing

Shoe Lacing


Buckle Frame


Hook and Eye


Folding Shirts

Folding Pants


Folding Underoos


Clothes Hanging

Hanging up Painting Apron


Polishing a Shoe


Water Dispenser

Mixing Ingredients


Kneading Dough


Orange Juice Making


Cutting and Serving Banana

Cutting Cantaloupe


Cracking Eggs


Peeling and Slicing Egg

Table Setting and Folding a Napkin


Snack Time with Table Setting


Setting a Formal Table Setting


How to Set a Beautiful Table


Swaddling a Baby


Learning to Wait in the Montessori Classroom


Procedural Conduct

How to Open and Close a Door

How to Wash Hands with Soap Dispenser


How to Wash Hands with Soap


How to Pass a Pointed Object


Spindles


Sandpaper Numerals

Hanging Bead Stair


Hanging Bead Stair 2


Large Rods 

Preschool Lessons

Montessori Number Rods


Montessori Math Lesson - Number Rods


Concept of Larger and Smaller


Comparing Rods from a Distance


Simple Operations


Addition Using number Rods


Table Rods

Comparing Quantity and Symbol


Hundred Boards

Montessori Hundred Board


Long & Short Chains

Short Chain of Eight


Long Chain of Five


Preschool Material - Bead Chains


Place Value/Hierarchy

Introduction to Place Value


Decimal Board

Decimal Board Subtraction


Stamp Game/Dot Game

Dot Game


Bead Frames

Short Bead Frame


Small Bead Frame Addition


Small Bead Frame - Dynamic Subtraction


Suzanne's Snake Game Demos

Montessori Materials Resources

Bead Bar Multiplication Layout Part 1


Bead Bar Multiplication Layout Part 2


Positive Snake Game #1


Addition Strip Board


Addition Strip Board - Making Tens


Subtraction Strip Board


Multiplication Board


Multiplication Finger Chart


Division Board


Division Board


Division Finger Chart


Land & Water Forms

Land, Water & Air


Land & Water Forms


Globes

Sandpaper Globe


Puzzle Maps

Lower Elementary Geography


Pin Maps

Upper Elementary Pin Maps


Great Lessons

Solar System

#1 Creation of the Universe

Timeline of Life - a child's view

#2 Story of Writing

Excerpt of 4th Great Lesson

#4 Story of Writing

Calendar/Seasons/Celebration of the Sun

Montessori Birthday Celebration with sign language


Montessori Birthday Celebration with narration and song


Botany

Plant Questions