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Sarah Mitchell

Montessori Teacher

2 hours ago

Classroom Management

How do you handle interruptions during the work cycle?

I'm struggling with students who constantly interrupt others during the three-hour work cycle. I've tried grace and courtesy lessons but need more strategies. What has worked best in your classrooms?

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Maria Chen

Montessori Parent

5 hours ago

Home Environment

Setting up a Montessori shelf at home - share your photos!

I just finished organizing our living room Montessori shelf for my 4-year-old with rotating seasonal activities. Would love to see how others have set up their home environments! Share your photos and top tips.

28 replies
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James Okafor

Lower Elementary Guide

1 day ago

Lower Elementary

Resources for presenting the Great Lessons

Looking for creative ways to present the Five Great Lessons to my 6-9 class. Specifically interested in props, materials, and storytelling techniques for 'The Coming of Life.' Any recommendations from experienced guides?

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Lisa Hoffman

AMI-Trained Teacher

2 days ago

Sensorial

Favorite Pink Tower extensions - what are yours?

The Pink Tower extensions are truly endless! My class loves building the tower together with the Broad Stair, then extending it to the red rods. What are your favorite combinations and how do you introduce them over the year?

22 replies
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David Park

Montessori Parent

3 days ago

Child Development

Helping a child who avoids math materials

My 5-year-old loves language and art but completely avoids anything math-related. She refuses the number rods and bead materials. Has anyone navigated this successfully? Should I follow the child or gently encourage exploration?

35 replies
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Anne Williams

Montessori Teacher

4 days ago

Classroom Management

Grace & courtesy lessons for sharing materials

I have several 3-year-olds struggling with sharing shelf materials and waiting for turns. Has anyone developed specific grace and courtesy lessons around the concept of waiting and respecting another child's work?

15 replies

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